New Study Shows Microbes Trap Massive Amounts of Carbon
A new study involving Associate Professor Karen Lloyd finds a new microbial ecosystem thriving in violent conditions.
Institute of Agriculture Researchers Work to Improve Eastern Grasslands
Researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have been awarded nearly $500,000 from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve the productivity, resiliency, and overall health of Eastern grasslands.
TVA Joins UT as Principal Partner in Tennessee RiverLine
TVA’s elevated commitment of a $1.2 million investment will accelerate the progress of this regional initiative, which was founded in the UT School of Landscape Architecture in 2016.
UTIA Awarded FAA Grant to Research Sustainable Aviation Fuel
UTIA researchers have been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to evaluate if growing biomass for jet fuel may become a viable option for farmers, a potential game changer for farming communities.
Two UT Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows for Eco-Friendly Research
This month the American Association for the Advancement of Science announced the election of Joshua Fu and Gladys Alexandre as 2020 AAAS Fellows.
Study Concludes COVID-19 Economic Recovery Can Boost Climate Efforts
A University of Tennessee, Knoxville, faculty member, along with researchers from Imperial College London and Climate Analytics in Berlin, published a new study in Science concluding that COVID-19, economic recovery, and climate change go hand in hand.
Tennessee RiverLine Announces 15 Partner Communities Across State and Region
Fifteen communities have been accepted to the inaugural cohort of the Tennessee RiverTowns Program as part of the Tennessee RiverLine, North America’s next great regional trail system.
UT Herbarium among Recipients of NSF Grant
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Herbarium is part of a multimillion-dollar grant to digitize and study bryophytes and lichens, two important species in cryptobiotic communities.
UT to Help Merge Global Resources for Urban Sustainability
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is leading an effort to develop a research network focused on sustainable urban systems for food, energy, and water.
Tennessee RiverLine Releases First Research Findings, Recommendations to Expand Relationships
Each of the five communities that participated in the Tennessee RiverLine Pilot Community Program benefits from specific research insights and recommendations.
National Funds Advance the Impact of Helping Hands Kitchen Garden at UT Gardens
The U.S. Botanic Garden and the American Public Gardens Association have partnered to support urban agriculture and other urban food-growing programs at public gardens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communities Invited to Apply for Expanded Tennessee RiverLine Program
All communities along the Tennessee River are invited to become part of North America’s next great regional trail system through the Tennessee RiverTowns Program, a new initiative from the Tennessee RiverLine.