Researchers analyzed spaceborne instrument observations of controlled methane releases in a yearlong experiment led by Stanford scientists. The results can inform efforts to identify major methane sources, eliminate leaks, and reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. 

Scientists have developed a material that can grow and coordinate its own movement until the entire structure pulses in unison, paving the way for versatile robots that behave more like living systems.

A team of researchers headquartered at the University of Oklahoma is taking an innovative approach toward advancing grassland conservation and management, with grant support from the the U.S. National Science Foundation. The project brings together experts and observatory sites from across the state.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute Assistant Professor of Accounting Dr. Katie Matt, collaborating with Daniel Hebert of Syracuse University, has published new research examining fraud in the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a key COVID-19 relief initiative for small businesses. Using publicly prosecuted fraud cases, the researchers found that limited oversight and verification procedures enabled widespread abuse, including the use of falsified financial records, fictitious businesses, and weak application screening processes. The research underscores the challenge of balancing the rapid distribution of emergency aid with accountability safeguards that protect taxpayer resources and ensure assistance reaches intended recipients. Their findings offer practical recommendations for policymakers designing future disaster and economic relief programs.