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Tracking plastic in the deep sea: how the Levant Basin (East Mediterranean) became a sink for packaging waste

A new study reveals the Levant Basin as one of the world's most concentrated graveyards for plastic packaging, with research findings showing extremely high seafloor concentrations of plastic bags and packaging. The basin acts as a final sink due to high pressure and sedimentation.

SourceIsrael Oceanographic and Limnological Research·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 8, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

‘Peak water security’ crisis, Texas A&M researcher warns

Researchers warn of declining access to safe and reliable water in the US, urging better tracking tools and policy reforms. A new tool, Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE), measures water insecurity in over 1,000 households across the country.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalPLOS Water·DateAug 26, 2025

Forest disturbances are reshaping the world’s carbon balance

A new high-resolution global forest age dataset has revealed that forests are ageing naturally at a slower rate than before, while disturbances such as wildfires and deforestation are causing younger stands to rapidly grow. This study highlights the pivotal role forests play in regulating the Earth's climate.

SourceGFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateAug 21, 2025

Industrial pollution’s imprint lasts generations

Researchers found a strong correlation between industrial pollution exposure during pregnancy and the risk of intellectual disabilities in grandchildren. A study using Utah Population Database data revealed that grandmothers' prenatal exposures can increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in their grandchildren's children.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeObservational study·DateAug 20, 2025
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

USC teams up with ShadeLA coalition to cool Los Angeles ahead of 2028

ShadeLA aims to reduce heat risk by expanding tree canopy and shade infrastructure in key public spaces, targeting major sporting events and heat waves. The initiative builds on USC's Urban Trees Initiative and engages community-based organizations to create locally driven solutions for a more comfortable L.A.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateJul 24, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Don’t feed the animals: Researchers warn of risks tied to wildlife interactions

A new study warns of the dangers of human interactions with wildlife, particularly feeding wild animals, which can lead to habituation and dangerous encounters. The research found that provisioning food to wild animals can cause them to become bolder and more prone to causing problems.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalEcological Solutions and Evidence·TypeObservational study·DateJul 18, 2025

University of Houston engineer creates a possible replacement for plastic

A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to create strong and eco-friendly materials from bacterial cellulose, which could replace plastic in various industries. The new material has high tensile strength flexibility, foldability, optical transparency, and long-term mechanical stability.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 8, 2025
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Ships trigger high and unexpected emissions of the greenhouse gas methane

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology discovered that ship traffic triggers large methane emissions in shallow areas, including ports. The study found that cruise and container ships caused the most frequent and largest measured methane releases.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeObservational study·DateJul 3, 2025

New global index aims to help people and nature thrive together

A new paper proposes a global framework to measure how well people and nature are thriving together, introducing the Nature Relationship Index to complement the Human Development Index. The index assesses countries' relationships with ecosystems, access to nature, and environmental protection.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalNature·DateJun 25, 2025

Study finds early signs of widespread coastal marsh decline

Researchers developed a model to detect early signs of marsh decline using satellite observations, identifying vulnerable areas along Georgia's coast. The study found belowground biomass has declined across 72% of Georgia's coastal marsh since 2014.

SourceColorado State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 23, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

The Barents Sea system – gateway to the changing Arctic

The Barents Sea system – gateway to the changing Arctic book documents six years of interdisciplinary research on the Barents Sea. Researchers used various platforms, including drones, satellites, and underwater robots, to collect data and make predictions about future changes.

SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·DateJun 20, 2025

Better images for humans and computers

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel solution for image sensors, utilizing lead halide perovskite to capture every photon of light. This allows for improved color recognition and higher resolution, as well as advantages in hyperspectral imaging.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2025

How home addresses may predict health consequences of roach, rodent exposure

Researchers used geospatial neighborhood and housing data to predict lung function among children with asthma living in homes with more roaches and rodents. The study highlights the impact of environmental exposures on asthma health disparities among Black and Latino children.

SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalAnnals of Epidemiology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 10, 2025

Over confidence in finance bosses leads to environmental rule-breaking

A study of nearly 600 US companies over 17 years found that firms in states with stakeholder-focused laws are better at avoiding environmental issues. CFOs' personalities, especially if they're overconfident, can lead to risky decisions harming both the environment and the company.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalEuropean Management Review·DateJun 9, 2025

AMOC decline increases rainfall in parts of the Amazon rainforest

A new study reveals a link between the weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and increased rainfall in the Southern Amazon rainforest. The AMOC's decline may buffer dry season rainfall loss, but also underscores the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent broader climate risks.

SourceInternational Institute for Applied Systems Analysis·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateJun 9, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Climate policy can save half of the world’s glaciers

A new study published in Science finds that strong climate policy can preserve twice as much ice as current warming trajectories, even if temperatures stabilized today. At a 1.5°C temperature increase, 53% of global glacier mass could be preserved, alleviating hazards like flooding and freshwater deficiency.

SourceCollege of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University·JournalScience·DateMay 29, 2025

Save twice the ice by limiting global warming

A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5°C could save twice as much glacier ice as current policies, which project an average of +2.7°C. This would mitigate 10cm of sea-level rise and preserve up to 39% of global glacier mass.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 29, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Risking planetary stability

Nico Wunderling joins the Center for Critical Computational Studies (C3S) to investigate global warming's impact on planetary stability. He focuses on the Amazon rainforest and its biodiversity under climate change pressures.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·DateMay 26, 2025

Bimodal video imaging platform predicts hyperspectral frames from RGB video

Researchers developed a bimodal video platform combining hyperspectral and RGB video to predict high-quality spectra from lower-cost RGB data. The platform demonstrates improved performance in the visible spectrum but faces challenges in the near-infrared range, highlighting the need for broader spectral coverage.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Applied Remote Sensing·DateMay 23, 2025

UTA-based TMAC wins award for pioneering pollution tech

The University of Texas at Arlington's (UTA) Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) has developed a real-time sensor data system to track environmental impact. The program helps Texas manufacturers reduce pollution, lower emissions, and save costs by identifying energy waste, water consumption, and air leaks.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMay 19, 2025

World’s biggest polluters are least affected by environmental damage and conflict, new research warns

New research challenges conventional views on the link between environment and conflict, highlighting global inequalities that disproportionately harm countries in the Global South. The study finds that ecological sustainability and peace are not positively correlated, but comprehensively sustainable peace is possible.

SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 16, 2025
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

New model tracks agricultural impact on lake ecosystems

A recent study unveiled an innovative data-driven model that disentangles human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, shedding light on the sustainability of arid lake ecosystems. The model provides actionable insights for sustainable resource management, quantifying the impact of agricultural expansion on water resources.

SourceJournal of Remote Sensing·JournalJournal of Remote Sensing·DateMay 15, 2025

Eco-friendly aquatic robot is made from fish food

The robot leverages the Marangoni effect to propel itself forward, utilizing citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and propylene glycol as non-toxic and biodegradable components. The device can act as a source of nourishment for aquatic wildlife, promoting sustainability in environmental monitoring.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2025
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Hard-to-avoid emissions: Limited potential for marine carbon dioxide removal in Germany’s seas

A new study finds that ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage in German waters is feasible but with limitations, such as local marine conditions and required materials, energy, and infrastructure. Only five methods were shortlisted for implementation in German North Sea and Baltic waters.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalEarth's Future·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 29, 2025

New spectroscopic method enhances greenhouse gas monitoring in wastewater treatment

A new ultra-broadband coherent open-path spectroscopy system enables real-time monitoring of multiple greenhouse gases in wastewater treatment plants. The system offers a more comprehensive and precise tool for monitoring emissions, improving environmental management and sustainability.

SourceChinese Society for Environmental Sciences·JournalEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology·DateApr 28, 2025

Trawling-induced sediment resuspension reduces CO2 uptake

A study found that sediment resuspension triggered by trawling and natural processes releases significant amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere through pyrite oxidation. The research reveals that protecting sensitive seafloor areas with fine-grained sediments is crucial to maintain the region's carbon sink capacity.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2025
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Human pressure most affecting Atlantic Rainforest deer density, study finds

A Brazilian study estimated deer population density in the Atlantic Rainforest, revealing human pressures like hunting and livestock diseases significantly impact deer numbers. The research provides strong evidence for conservation management and protected area protection.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal of Applied Ecology·DateApr 24, 2025

Study of ‘spatial synchrony’ using long-term data exposes ecological trends and could boost conservation, farming

A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that studying spatial synchrony over a long enough timescale leads to better testing of ideas, improved statistical results, and new conceptual realms for understanding ecology. Long-term data can expose ecological trends and inform policy and management related to the environment.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalEcology Letters·DateApr 24, 2025

New electronic “skin” could enable lightweight night-vision glasses

MIT engineers developed ultrathin electronic films that sense heat and other signals, reducing the bulk of conventional goggles and scopes. The new pyroelectric thin film is highly sensitive to heat and radiation across the far-infrared spectrum, enabling lighter, more portable night-vision eyewear.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateApr 23, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

First ever assessment reveals accuracy of key maps cocoa companies rely on for environmental compliance

The World Cocoa Foundation and Alliance of Bioversity International assessed the accuracy of key maps for deforestation, tree planting, and greenhouse gas emissions monitoring. The study found that open access global maps are not accurate enough for cocoa analyses in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

SourceThe Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture·DateApr 17, 2025

A compact, mid-infrared pulse generator

Physicists at Harvard SEAS have created a compact, on-chip mid-infrared pulse generator that can emit short bursts of light without external components. This device has the potential to speed up gas sensor development and create new medical imaging tools.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2025

Study identifies U.S. hotspots for drinking water quality violations and lack of access to safe, clean water

A study mapped US counties with high rates of water system violations and inequalities in access to safe drinking water. Counties in West Virginia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania ranked among the top 10 for violations, while Mississippi, South Dakota, and Texas topped the list for water injustice.

SourceSociety for Risk Analysis·JournalRisk Analysis·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 15, 2025

Fishing for cephalopod DNA allows for efficient marine surveying

A new DNA detection system allows for the efficient surveying of cephalopods in deep-sea habitats. The technique uses environmental DNA metabarcoding to detect specific species, providing insights into their ecology and behavior.

SourceKobe University·JournalMarine Environmental Research·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2025
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Tree rings track atmospheric mercury cheaply

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a cost-effective way to track atmospheric mercury using wild fig tree rings in the Peruvian Amazon. This method offers a potential solution for understanding mercury spread and impact on ecosystems.

SourceCornell University·JournalFrontiers in Environmental Science·DateApr 9, 2025

Mapping mercury contamination in penguins of the Southern Ocean

Researchers from Rutgers University mapped mercury contamination in penguins of the Southern Ocean, revealing variations in mercury accumulation among different species. The study found that Adelie and gentoo penguins had low mercury levels, while chinstrap penguins showed significantly higher exposure due to their migration patterns.

SourceRutgers University·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateApr 9, 2025

Smoke from US wildfires, prescribed burns caused premature deaths, billions in health damages

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that smoke from US wildfires and prescribed burns caused $200 billion in health damages in 2017, resulting in 20,000 premature deaths. Senior citizens were disproportionately affected, with Native American and Black communities experiencing the greatest harms per capita.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateApr 8, 2025
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs

Recent 'unprecedented' floods are not exceptional if looking further into the past, new research suggests. Geological palaeo-flood records reveal many previous floods exceeded modern peaks, highlighting the need for using these records in flood planning.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalClimatic Change·DateMar 31, 2025

The devastating human impact on biodiversity

A study by Eawag and the University of Zurich found that human impacts on biodiversity are widespread and severe, with average species declines of 20% across all biogeographic regions. The composition of species communities is also shifting, with environmental pollution and habitat changes having a particularly negative impact.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 26, 2025
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

New real-time method for environmental monitoring

The HyperNIR technology uses hyperspectral imaging to obtain detailed spectral information from various materials and biological samples in real time. This allows for efficient monitoring of environmental processes and has potential applications in biomedicine, such as detecting nutrient content in plants and identifying pest infestati...

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMar 21, 2025

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

Researchers found systemic monitoring disparities for six major pollutants across US Census groups, with Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders facing the largest gaps. The study highlights the need to consider biases in datasets beyond algorithmic bias.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalJAMA·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 18, 2025

Quantum light source for eco-friendly production of biogas

A new method using terahertz radiation has been developed to accurately measure the water content in biogas produced during biomass recycling. This allows for efficient operation and reliable results over a wide range of water vapor concentrations and temperatures.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalEnergy Conversion and Management·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 18, 2025

Social media can help track species as climate changes

A new study led by the University of Exeter shows that social media can be used to monitor animal species relocating due to climate change. The researchers examined posts about Jersey tiger moths on Instagram and Flickr, finding they are unexpectedly common in towns and cities.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalEcology and Evolution·DateMar 13, 2025

Marine litter: the importance of making accurate estimates to control these contaminants

A University of Malaga study highlights the importance of accurate estimates of marine litter to address the environmental concern. The research found that current monitoring strategies are inadequate, and simulation experiments identified the most appropriate sampling strategies to achieve more accurate results.

SourceUniversity of Malaga·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 12, 2025
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.