Reassessment of greenhouse gas emissions from African lakes
A new study reassesses emissions of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere from African lakes. While it was previously assumed that these lakes...
Seismic noise analysis could help monitor potential hazards in active mine
An active underground mine can be a seismically noisy environment, full of signals generated by heavy machinery at work and induced seismicity. Now, researchers...
Update noise regulations to protect seals, porpoises
Scientists review recent experiments and find noise regulations may need to be changed to protect porpoises, seals, and other sea-dwelling mammals. Current guidance for...
How did vertebrates first evolve jaws?
Scientists reveal clues about the evolutionary origin of jaws by studying the embryonic development of zebrafish -- an approach known as 'evo-devo.' Using imaging...
Simultaneous extreme weather created dangerous cascades in U.S.
Intense heat in the southwestern United States broke records last summer partly because it hit in tandem with an unusually severe drought, finds a...
Increasing heat waves affect up to half a billion people
Extremely high temperatures have been reported by India and Pakistan in the spring. In a new scientific journal article, researchers paint a gloomy picture...
How climate change is affecting extreme weather events around the world
For a long time, climate scientists have struggled to link extreme weather events to climate change. This has changed. The science of weather event...
Natural gas used in homes contains hazardous air pollutants
Every day, millions of Americans rely on natural gas to power appliances such as kitchen stoves, furnaces, and water heaters, but until now very...
Risk of miscarriage may increase during the summer
A new study found that miscarriage risk in North America increased by 44 percent in late August, compared to late February, indicating the need...
Top predators could ‘trap’ themselves trying to adapt to climate change
Over a 30-year period, African wild dogs shifted their average birthing dates later by 22 days, an adaptation that allowed them to match the...
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