1+ week, 6+ day ago   (397+ words) A new study sheds light on one of nature’s biggest immune mysteries. It’s a question that has puzzled scientists for years. How can the world’s only winged mammals carry viruses that cause severe disease while rarely becoming seriously ill themselves?...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (624+ words) Georgia Tech economist Casey Wichman explains how increased wildfire smoke from climate change affects spending, productivity, and health care costs. Wildfires in the United States are getting bigger and the season is getting longer, fueled by hotter and drier weather…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (530+ words) Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the US, a new study finds. As the climate warms, wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent, and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (183+ words) New research provides fresh insight into how environmental conditions influence black bear hibernation. The findings have implications for wildlife management in today’s environment. The study, led by Brogan Holcombe, a doctoral student in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation…...