Variable weather makes weeds harder to whack
From flooded spring fields to summer hailstorms and drought, farmers are well aware the weather is changing. It often means spring planting can't happen...
Fast-growing parts of Africa see a surprise: Less air pollution from seasonal fires
In Africa, air pollution recently surpassed AIDS as the leading cause of premature death. But researchers have discovered at least a temporary bright spot:...
How rocks rusted on Earth and turned red
How did rocks rust on Earth and turn red? A new study has shed new light on the important phenomenon and will help address...
MARLIT, artificial intelligence against marine litter
A new algorithm designed with deep learning techniques will enable the detection and quantification of floating plastics in the sea with a reliability over...
Radiative cooling and solar heating from one system, no electricity needed
A new study describes a new technology that provides both radiative cooling and solar heating, all is one system and without using electricity or...
New timeline of deadliest California wildfire could guide lifesaving research and action
What made the Camp Fire so devastating? And what lessons can we learn to prevent another disaster of this scale? Researchers have begun to...
Combined bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire spell uncertain future for forests
Bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire alone are not a death sentence for Colorado's beloved forests -- but when combined, their toll may become more...
Potential for misuse of climate data a threat to business and financial markets
Climate information is at risk of being misconstrued and used inappropriately in financial reports and has the potential to expose businesses to significant risk,...
Climate change: Erratic weather slows down the economy
If temperature varies strongly from day to day, the economy grows less. Through these seemingly small variations climate change may have strong effects on...
Better understanding the reasons behind Arctic’s amplified warming
A professor is calling on scientists to conduct dedicated process studies and to share their data and research findings on Arctic warming. She stresses...
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