Researchers invent novel process for extracting sugars from wood

Newly published results suggest that mammalian herbivores could generally help protect diversity in warmer climates by preventing losses of small and slowly-growing species

The findings of what the researchers call the "most realistic ocean warming experiment to date" show that the effects of future warming may far exceed expectations

Pines in Canada and much of US at risk

Researchers found that, “despite large environmental change and management efforts over recent decades, water quality of lakes in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. has not overwhelmingly degraded or improved”

Carbon fiber made with lignin would be more sustainable and less expensive than fibers currently being produced

Peas that like it hot

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia provides a deeper explanation of why fish are expected to decline in size

Study examines the impact of leaf wax on plant survival in harsh climates

“Expecting mothers are an important group whose unique vulnerability to heat stress should be factored into public health policy,” says researcher

By using a technique that combines electricity and chemistry, future pharmaceuticals may soon be easily scaled up to be manufactured in a more sustainable way

Researchers find that carbon starvation and hydraulic failure kill drought-stricken trees