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Sinking land drives coastal flood risk on densely populated Java Island , articleNew study in Science Advances reveals that sinking land, not just rising oceans alone, will be the main cause of future coastal flooding along Indonesia’s most populous island.
Date: Apr 08, 2026 - -
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Researchers find the 'switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico , articleThe work uncovers how sudden changes in air movement can quickly dry soils in Puerto Rico, creating new opportunities for early warning systems and enhanced preparation.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree , articleHabitat modeling offers new hope for conserving one of North America’s most imperiled native trees.
Date: Apr 01, 2026 - -
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Five faculty members named AAAS Fellows , articleThe new fellows are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their scientific and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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Dean’s Discovery Fund supports collaborative research , articleDesigned to spark innovative, interdisciplinary work, the fund in the College of Natural Resources and Environment supports early stage research that positions teams for larger external funding opportunities while advancing university priorities.
Date: Mar 24, 2026 - -
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$9.5 million grant launches global effort to reanalyze freshwater systems under pressure , articleThe project, known as Re-Analysis of Water for Society, is building a detailed, daily record of the world’s freshwater systems spanning 60 years.
Date: Mar 20, 2026 - -
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Sense of belonging predicts who stays in science , articleNew research shows that feeling connected to a scientific community may be key to reducing attrition, with professional societies positioned to strengthen belonging across disciplines.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - -
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Study focuses on health care in Appalachian areas recovering from Hurricane Helene , articleJulia Gohlke, who has studied environmental disasters throughout her career, is turning her attention to the storm’s aftermath in regions near and dear to her personal history.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Can chilis bring the heat in self-defense? , articleA researcher explores whether pepper plants that lost avian seed dispersers boost heat to avoid being eaten by mammals.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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Cayelan Carey, Amy Pruden named Virginia Outstanding Faculty , articleThe award is considered the commonwealth’s highest honor for faculty at public and private colleges and universities. Carey and Pruden were two of 12 recipients honored at a ceremony in Richmond.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Brian Romans talks about Antarctic Bottom Water , articleRomans explains Antarctic Bottom Water's significance for global ocean circulation and climate science. He discusses the processes involved in studying ocean currents, the geological records that provide insights into past ocean conditions, and the impact of environmental shifts on these dynamics.
Date: Mar 02, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Austin Gray talks about microplastics , articleGray talked about the growing body of research about microplastics' impact on human and environmental health. He shared insights related to the public perception of plastic pollution, the history of microplastics, and the direction of future research.
Date: Feb 23, 2026 - -
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Sinking land, rising risk in New York City , articleSlow but persistent sinking land could pose serious long-term risks to New York City's critical transportation infrastructure, including major airports, subway lines, and highways.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Francesco Ferretti talks about the unknowns of sharks , articleFerretti discussed the state of shark populations worldwide, the knowledge gaps that challenge conservation strategies, and the role citizen scientists can play in overcoming that challenge.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Landon Marston talks about data centers and water , articleMarston explained the amount of water used by data centers, what they’re doing with it, and the reality of the national and local impacts. He also shared aspects localities might consider before welcoming a new center.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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New database reveals how Americans use water , articleLandon Marston has created the first nationwide, publicly available database of U.S. water withdrawals, revealing who uses water, how much they take, and where and when it’s used.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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The hidden dangers of nanoplastics , articleIn a study published in Water Research, Jingqiu Liao and a group of international researchers found that nanoplastics’ interactions with environmental microbes may pose indirect dangers to people, specifically by way of water systems.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Size matters in vampire bats, new study finds , articleResearchers have confirmed that the female common vampire bat is larger than its male counterpart in a foundational study that may lead to a better understanding how sex differences influence the spread of viruses, particularly rabies, and their mitigation.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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From classroom question to research partnership , articleAn alum returns as an industry partner, collaborating with her former professor on a $559,000 research project to address emerging tree diseases.
Date: Jan 22, 2026 - -
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Major river deltas are sinking faster than sea-level rise , articleA new study published in Nature finds human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world’s major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people.
Date: Jan 14, 2026 -
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