Greenhouse emissions from Siberian rivers peak as permafrost thaws
Permafrost soils store large quantities of frozen carbon and play an important role in regulating Earth's climate. Researchers now show that river greenhouse gas...
Changing the type of silicon etching drops solar power costs by more than 10...
Researchers have found that using dry etched black silicon for passive emitter rear cell (PERC) solar cells increases the cost of individual cell production...
New imagery solves mystery of why Mount St. Helens is out of line with...
Some of the clearest, most comprehensive images of the top several miles of the Earth's crust have helped scientists solve the mystery of why...
Natural ‘breakdown’ of chemicals predicts lung damage in 9/11 firefighters
Abnormal levels of more than two dozen metabolites -- chemicals produced in the body as it breaks down fats, proteins and carbohydrates -- can...
Can social media networks reduce political polarization on climate change?
Political bias often leads to polarization on topics like climate change. But a new study has shown that exposure to anonymous, bipartisan social networks...
Evolutionary origins of animal biodiversity
A new study has revealed the origins and evolution of animal body plans.
Tracking marine migrations across geopolitical boundaries aids conservation
A new study uses tracking data for 14 species of migratory marine predators, from leatherback turtles to blue whales and white sharks, to show...
Scientists pioneer a new way to turn sunlight into fuel
A new study used semi-artificial photosynthesis to explore new ways to produce and store solar energy. They used natural sunlight to convert water into...
Mud from the deep sea reveals clues about ancient monsoon
The Sonoran Desert is one of the world's most biodiverse deserts, thanks to the annual monsoon, which provide a source of moisture in addition...
A risk-seeking future
A risk-seeking futureA risk-seeking future, Published online: 03 September 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0281-zThe 2014 IPCC Assessment expresses doubt that the global surface temperature increase will remain...
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