Research News

October 14, 2026

A new study found that when microplastics contact water, their surfaces can become chemically reactive; it could be how they get us sick.

September 24, 2026

Professor Galen Mckinley of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences will lead the project’s data analytics and observing strategy.

September 22, 2026

According to Lucia Rondini, they are ‘fizzy’ with quantum objects, popping in and out of existence all the time.

September 09, 2026

Professor Göran Ekström tracks incidents like landslides and glacier collapse using tools once used only to monitor earthquakes.

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Synthesis Center for Organismal Resilience will leverage real-world data and innovative AI techniques to improve understanding of how plants and animals build resilience in dynamic environments.

July 30, 2026

Building on discoveries from its prior iteration, the center will shift its focus to developing advanced electronic materials for semiconductors, quantum devices, and more. 

July 30, 2026

Most tropical tree species can adjust water-use strategies across rainfall conditions, offering hope in a warmer, drier world.

July 30, 2026

Most tropical tree species can adjust water-use strategies across rainfall conditions, offering hope in a warmer, drier world.