Climate change to blame for Hurricane Maria’s extreme rainfall
Hurricane Maria dropped more rain on Puerto Rico than any storm to hit the island since 1956, a feat due mostly to the effects...
Corals in the Red Sea offer long-term view of the south Asian summer monsoon
When it comes to understanding future climate, the south Asian summer monsoon offers a paradox. Most climate models predict that as human-caused global warming...
White sharks flee feeding areas when orcas present
New research challenges the notion that great white sharks are the most formidable predators in the ocean. The research team documented encounters between white...
Tree dens play a critical role in panda lifestyle
An international team of conservationists highlights the importance of tree dens as a choice for pandas raising infants in native habitats. The study analyzed...
Up in arms: Insect-inspired arm technology aims to improve drones
Insect-inspired arm technology aims to improve drones to handle larger payloads.
Solar evaporator offers a fresh route to fresh water
Researchers have demonstrated a successful prototype of one critical component for affordable small-scale desalination: an inexpensive solar evaporator, made of wood.
Can multiple carnivores coexist in cities?
A new citizen science study shows how urbanization may affect interactions between carnivores in small suburban forest patches, using camera trap images from Raleigh,...
New report examines the safety of using dispersants in oil spill clean ups
Scientists have issued a series of findings and recommendations on the safety of using dispersal agents in oil spill clean-up efforts.
What makes a jellyfish?
Genomic study reveals how jellyfish develop into floating beauties, rather than staying stationary like corals or sea anemones.
Best in snow: New scientific device creates electricity from snowfall
Researchers have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow, a first. The device is inexpensive, small, thin and flexible like a...
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