Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
Meandering ocean currents play an important role in the melting of Antarctic ice shelves, threatening a significant rise in sea levels.
8-Apr-2024 10:00 AM EDT
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Toothed whale echolocation organs evolved from jaw muscles
Genetic analysis finds evidence suggesting that acoustic fat bodies in the heads of toothed whales were once the muscles and bone marrow of the jaw.
8-Apr-2024 3:00 AM EDT
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Lipids with Potential Health Benefits in Herbal Teas
The lipids in some herbal teas have been identified in detail for the first time, preparing the ground for investigating their contribution to the health benefits of the teas.
29-Mar-2024 2:00 AM EDT
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Open waste burning linked to air pollution in Northwestern Greenland
A case study on the effects of open waste burning on air quality in Northwestern Greenland calls attention to the importance of no-one-left-behind sustainable air quality monitoring in the Arctic region.
27-Mar-2024 10:00 PM EDT
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New route to recyclable polymers from plants
Cellulose, abundantly available from plant biomass, can be converted into molecules used to make a new class of recyclable polymers, to sustainably replace some plastics.
20-Mar-2024 9:30 PM EDT
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Arctic nightlife: seabird colony bursts with sound at night
Acoustic recordings of a colony of little auks reveal their nocturnal activities and offer valuable monitoring means for avian biology in the Arctic.
13-Mar-2024 1:05 AM EDT
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Key protein linked to immune disorders
A new study highlights a potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.
11-Mar-2024 10:00 PM EDT
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Light stimulates a new twist for synthetic chemistry
Molecules that are induced by light to rotate bulky groups around central bonds could be developed into photo-activated bioactive systems, molecular switches, and more.
27-Feb-2024 12:05 AM EST
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Marine plankton and ecosystems affected by climate change
Assistant Professor Kohei Matsuno of the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences spoke about how climate change is changing the distribution and ecology of marine plankton and what impact this will have on higher-trophic predators, including humans.
8-Sep-2023 12:00 AM EDT
Modeling ocean to understand natural phenomena
Associate Professor Yoshi N. Sasaki, a specialist in Physical Oceanography, is involved in research into rising sea levels—particularly in coastal areas of Japan. He spoke about what he has learned so far about the relationship between ocean...
17-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Architecture for the community’s well-being
Home is where the heart is, and a well-designed home is key for well-being. For Associate Professor Rie Nomura (Laboratory of Architecture and Planning, Graduate School of Engineering), every society needs to recognize this fundamental aspect of...
8-Aug-2023 10:00 AM EDT
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