Bioengineering and Bioscience

The Plants Seeking Refuge Across Our Dynamically Changing Planet

Along the highest peaks in North Carolina, an isolated spruce-fir boreal forest stands as a relict of the Pleistocene, contrasting with deciduous trees on the Southern Appalachians. (Photo: Mount Mitchell State Park by Jess Hunt-Ralston, Georgia Tech)
Feb 06, 2023 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers investigate how trees have moved across geography over time, where they’re heading, and why it’s important.

Indoor Air Quality Study Shows Aircraft in Flight May Have Lowest Particulate Levels

A newly reported study of air quality in indoor spaces such as stores, restaurants, offices, public transportation — and commercial jets — shows aircraft cabins with the lowest levels of tiny aerosol particles. (Credit: John Toon, Georgia Tech)
Mar 02, 2021 - Atlanta, GA
A new study compares the level of particles in various indoor spaces, including aircraft cabins.

$12 Million NSF Grant Will Establish Nationwide Atmospheric Measurement Network

Oct 07, 2021 - Atlanta, GA
A multi-state network will measure aerosols to gain a better understanding of climate and public health.

Global Warming, a Dead Zone and Mysterious Bacteria

A submerged carrousel of collector tubes begins its descent to the oxygen minimum zone off of Mexico's Pacific coast. Credit: Dr. Heather Olins
Aug 03, 2016 - Atlanta, GA
While global warming shrinks ice caps, it's expanding “oxygen minimum zones,” where newly discovered bacteria are depleting waters of nitrogen, a nutrient essential to life. This could be creating imbalances.
Subscribe to Bioengineering and Bioscience