Survey finds public support for geoengineering research

Although geoengineering is important when thinking about reducing climate change, many people are unaware of the term. After a survey was conducted,  researchers concluded that people could not define this term yet on the other hand had a better understanding of climate engineering which is an alternative term. The survey was completed by 3,105 participants from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Overall it is surprising how geoengineering could be a solution to global warming yet many are currently unaware of what this term actually means.

Update on white-nose syndrome in PA bats

When trying to protect PA bats biologists encounter several challenges. One of the challenges is the spread of white-nose syndrome disease which is caused by the fungus Geomyces destructans. Bats go into a state of hibernation and this disease interferes with this event. It causes the bats to awaken and use energy that should be reserved. Death usually results because of the interference of this disease. It is unfortunate because the fungus remains in the caves therefore damaging other uninfected bats.

Breakthrough in the production of flood-tolerant crops

Aside from damaging homes, floods can destroy farmland and risk agricultural production. For this reason, experts at University of Nottingham have united with The University of California Riverside and have discovered the molecular mechanism plants use to sense low oxygen levels. With this discovery they hope to produce flood tolerant crops that can benefit farmers from all over the world.