Tropical Climates News Today

Grinnell College, nestled in the heart of the Midwest, attracts students from 60 different countries and nearly every state; for some students from especially disparate climates, adapting to the subzero winters of Iowa can be a challenging, prolonged ordeal alongside academics. In this edition Student Speaks, three students — Ariel Dyche, Natalia Ramirez and Allie...

Who's ready for a tropical vacation? Here's where Californians are going.

“I was shocked."

A rare sighting of orcas off west Oahu on Thursday, Nov. 3, is keeping officials at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) busy.

Natural selection can get to work in isolated locations. Birger Strahl/Unsplash, CC BYLife exists in every conceivable environment on Earth, from the peaks of towering mountains to the remote stretches of isolated islands, from sunlit surfaces to the darkest depths of the oceans. Yet, this intricate tapestry of existence isn’t spread uniformly. For centuries, scientists have marveled at the extraordinary variety of species exhibited in tropical regions. The breathtaking biodiversity of th...

/PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) celebrated inspiring work at the annual AIA Florida Design &...

Hint: It’s not because it wasn’t possible.

The construction industry is experiencing poor profit margins and falling orders, and there is a dire need to improve its productivity. Research in the journal Buildings takes a look at modular building as a means of reducing emissions and increasing productivity, using South Korea as a case study.

CDC confirms fatal case of melioidosis in Georgia.