The World’s Biota
Gillespie considers islands as microcosms of larger ecosystems, and seeks to identify the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of these relatively simple systems.
Sea Level Rise
Since we don’t yet know how fast and how high sea levels are going to rise, Berkeley urban designer Kristina Hill stresses that our strategies must be ready and be […]
History of Global Change
It’s hard to comprehend large-scale change over time, says Berkeley’s Charles Marshall. He should know. He’s a paleontologist.
Climate Change
As climate change cuts into biodiversity, humans will be among the species at risk. We know this because we can already see the pattern.
Biodiversity Loss
As climate change cuts into biodiversity, humans will be among the species at risk. We know this because we can already see the pattern.
Social Cost of Carbon
Max Auffhammer argues that a single powerful tool can generate major change worldwide: price incentives.
Verifying Climate Treaties
As of May, 2017, about 90 percent of all countries around the world have committed to the ambitious Paris Agreement to combat global climate change.
Impact of Routing Apps
If only a few people use apps to evade traffic snarls, everything works, but as more drivers tap on navigation apps for the fastest route around the freeway crawl, they […]
Origins of Universe’s Gold
Where do the heaviest elements, ranging from silver and other precious metals to uranium, come from?
How Mosquitoes Get Away
Scientists have found the key to mosquitoes’ stealth takeoffs: They barely push off, but instead rely on strong and rapid wing beats to quickly get aloft without anyone noticing.