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.
Tennessee RiverLine Celebrates Official Launch
The Tennessee RiverLine launched its public phase at Suttree Landing Park with cheers, confetti, and the dedication of 60 kayaks bound for river communities.
The Conversation: Oil Companies are Going All In on Petrochemicals—and Green Chemistry Needs Help to Compete
As global oil consumption drops, oil companies are pivoting to petrochemicals, which could potentially eliminate green alternatives
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.
The Conversation: Wild Weather: Four Essential Reads about Tornadoes and Thunderstorms
With the onset of spring come thunderstorms, and sometimes tornadoes. Learn how these systems form and why night tornadoes are especially deadly.
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.
The Conversation: Tiny Cacao Flowers and Fickle Midges are Part of a Pollination Puzzle That Limits Chocolate Production
DeWayne Shoemaker, an entomologist who studies cacao pollination, studies the issue of relying on biting midges as sole cacao pollinators