Model helps choose wind farm locations, predicts output
The wind is always blowing somewhere, but deciding where to locate a wind farm is a bit more complicated than holding up a wet...
Tale of two climate crises gives clues to the present
Figuring out what lies ahead for our species and our planet is one of the most pressing and challenging tasks for climate scientists. While...
‘Treasure trove’ of earthquake clues could be unearthed by wavy new technique
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New standard of reference for assessing solar forecast proposed
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Tidal barriers bring more benefits than producing clean energy
When designed holistically, tidal barrage schemes can provide additional transport links for commuters, become tourism destinations, mitigate wildlife habitat loss, as well as provide...
Safe solution to mop up oil spills
Researchers have come up with a new, safe way to clean up oil spills using compounds equally useful as common household cleaning products.
How and when was carbon distributed on Earth?
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Scientists decode DNA of coral and all its microscopic supporters
Scientists have seen for the first time how corals collaborate with other microscopic life to build and grow.
Visible from outer space, Detroit’s unofficial pathways could play important role in land redevelopment
As neighborhood and city planners design ways to reuse vacant land in cities like Detroit, a researcher is urging them to look at the...
Microplastics in the Great Lakes: Becoming benthic
From the Great Pacific garbage patch to inland rivers, plastics are among the most widespread contaminants on Earth. Microplastics -- particles of plastic smaller...
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