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Scientists have confirmed what native Alaskans have observed for centuries -- maritime winds influence the travel patterns of northern fur seal pups. New research...

PFASs, chemicals commonly found in environment, may interfere with body weight regulation

A class of chemicals used in many industrial and consumer products was linked with greater weight gain after dieting, particularly among women, according to...

Earthquakes continue for years after gas field wastewater injection stops, study finds

Shutting down oil and gas wastewater injection wells may not stop human-induced earthquakes quickly, say seismologists. The scientists analyzed earthquakes at DFW Airport that...

Shifting shorelines at Lake Tahoe caused by ancient lava dams

Pleistocene basaltic lavas form a small volcanic field that was erupted from seven vents in the northwestern Lake Tahoe basin. Most of these lavas...

Intensive agriculture influences US regional summer climate, study finds

Scientists agree that changes in land use such as deforestation, not just emissions of greenhouse gases, can play a significant role altering the world's...

Plants feel the heat, especially at night

Scientists have solved a 79-year-old mystery by discovering how plants vary their response to heat stress depending on the time of day. This understanding...

New lead-free perovskite material for solar cells

Perovskite solar cells are a promising new low-cost photovoltaic technology, but most contain toxic lead. Researchers have introduced solar cells with a new titanium-perovskite...

Snapping shrimp may act as ‘dinner bell’ for gray whales off Oregon coast

Scientists have for the first time captured the sounds of snapping shrimp off the Oregon coast and think the loud crackling from the snapping...

Cost-reduction roadmap outlines two pathways to meet DOE residential solar cost target for 2030

Leveraging cost-reduction opportunities in the roof replacement or new construction markets for residential photovoltaic installations could help the United States meet the US Department...

Powerful LED-based train headlight optimized for energy savings

Researchers have designed a new LED-based train headlight that uses a tenth of the energy required for headlights using conventional light sources. If operated...

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