Researchers map heat inequities in Knoxville
UT researchers will team up with community members to map urban heat islands and collect the data necessary to protect disproportionately affected communities.
The Conversation: Raising Cattle on Native Grasses in the Eastern US Benefits Farmers, Wildlife, and the Soil
Growing native grasses as cattle forage is an example of working lands conservation, balancing human use of the land with conservation goals.
New Report Card Will Grade Health of Tennessee Waterways
Using an A to F grading scale, Tennesseans will soon be able to the improvements made to the water quality of the state’s urban waterways.
Engel Receives NSF Grant to Study Lava Tube Biodiversity on Hawai‘i
UT professor is part of a team studying subterranean biodiversity associated with lava tubes in Hawaii.
The Conversation: Why the Southern US is Prone to December Tornadoes
Tornadoes in December aren’t unusual in the Gulf Coast and lower Mississippi Valley states, but the December 10-11 outbreak was extreme and far-reaching.
Tennessee RiverLine Announces 2022 Program Communities, Bringing Total Number Of People Engaged To 1 Million
The five communities join the 2021 cohort and together are home to more than 1 million people.
The Conversation: The Fall Armyworm Invasion is Fierce This Year and Scientists are Researching How to Stop Its Destruction
Entomology expert explains what the fall armyworm is and how to control them.
Do We Breathe the Same Air? Research Aims to Uncover Disparities in Indoor Pollution
A multidisciplinary study is developing a tool to track indoor pollutant exposure.
The Conversation: The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly is Spreading across the Eastern US–Here’s What You Need to Know
Frank A. Hale discusses the spread of the spotted lanternfly and the dangers that it poses to the US environment.
Students Launch Floating Wetlands at Third Creek
A student capstone project emphasizes a larger campus and community initiative.
The Conversation: Why Are Some Mushrooms Poisonous?
Karen Hughes, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, addresses the question of why some mushrooms are poisonous and some are not.
Professor and Her Dogs Provide Closure after Hurricanes
After hurricanes, one UT professor travels to the aftermath in order to find possible survivors trapped in the rubble or bodies of those killed by the storm.