Popular Science: UC geologist talks about natural gas leaks
November 22, 2019
University of Cincinnati environmental science and geology professor Amy Townsend-Small talks about a study in British Columbia that found methane leaks in 10 percent of natural gas wells.
WLWT: Mars launch has UC connection
July 29, 2020
UC associate professor Andy Czaja talks about NASA's latest mission to Mars to look for evidence of ancient life using an advanced autonomous rover.
Smithsonian: UC student interprets bison 'mummy'
November 2, 2020
UC paleoecologist Joshua Miller and doctoral student Abby Kelly talk to Smithsonian about a rare mummified steppe bison found in Alaska that could improve our understanding of life on Earth 28,000 years ago.
UC unleashes new tools to track water pollution
November 6, 2020
The University of Cincinnati is using new technology to expand the scope of its groundwater observatory, which tracks pollution and water flow along the Great Miami River. The goal is to help protect river-fed aquifers that supply drinking water.
UC to host free, public geoscience events
March 30, 2022
Current college students, high school students interested in geosciences, and families with young children who like fossils can all attend and participate in two free and public geoscience events this April. The events, planned and hosted by the University of Cincinnati and other local universities, will include a virtual open house with geoscience professionals and two outdoor walks designed to provide guests a hands-on learning experience. Now that the weather is finally warming up, there is no better time to get out and learn alongside professional geologists and other geology aficionados. Meant to work in tandem with the joint North-Central and Southeastern Geological Society of America 2022 Section Meeting in Cincinnati from April 7 to 9, the events are free to the public and intended to bring attention to geoscience.
NYT: Methane leaks from wells far exceed current estimates
March 30, 2022
The New York Times talked to UC associate professor Amy Townsend-Small about a new study that found far higher methane leaks from oil and gas wells than previous estimates. The results mirror similar findings by Townsend-Small in the Permian basin.
Post-Gazette: UC expert talks about methane emissions
August 16, 2021
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette talks to UC associate professor Amy Townsend-Small about a new United Nations report on climate change.
Feather chemistry helps track origin of birds
October 11, 2021
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are using geology and rainfall patterns to track migratory birds of prey across North America. Using an innovative combination of isotopes from the feathers of kestrels, goshawks and other predatory birds called raptors, researchers can narrow down where the young birds likely hatched and learned to fly. This method offers a useful tool to help scientists track elusive, wide-ranging animals, identify critical habitats and observe any changes in migration patterns.
WVXU: UC experts discuss P&G's new green policies
September 23, 2021
UC environmental studies professors Amy Townsend-Small and Robert Hyland talk to WVXU about Procter & Gamble Co.'s new policies designed to reduce the company's carbon footprint.