Extreme drought hits grasslands and shrublands harder than anticipated

A global experiment covering 100 sites, undertaken to generate a baseline understanding of the potential losses of plant productivity in these vital ecosystems, quantifies the impacts of extreme drought across six continents.

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Jeopardy winner and doctoral candidate examines the history of child sexual abuse, celebrity and public memory

In the historically specific yet “disturbingly familiar” case of Sir Hector “Fighting Mac” Archibald MacDonald, a celebrity soldier of the British empire, Kristen Thomas-McGill uncovers evidence that his court-martial was connected to allegations of child molestation.

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U.S. voters’ climate change opinions swing elections

When voters cast their ballots in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, many were driven by their concern about climate change, according to a new report.

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