COVID-19 in our dust may help predict outbreaks, study finds
A study done in rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated shows that the virus's RNA can persist up to a month in dust. The...
Why are there relatively few aftershocks for certain cascadia earthquakes?
In the Cascadia subduction zone, medium and large-sized 'intraslab' earthquakes, which take place at greater than crustal depths within the subducting plate, will likely...
Tremors triggered by typhoon talas tell tales of tumbling terrain
A new method was developed for high-resolution detection of landslides based on seismic data. This method was applied to detect landslides that occurred during...
Multiple factors shape timing of birth in mule deer
Scientists now challenge the long-held assumption that animals match offspring birth with the peak green-up of forage at the birth site.
Snow chaos in Europe caused by melting sea-ice in the Arctic
The April snow falling on fruit blossoms in Europe these days may be directly connected to the loss of the sea ice in the...
Scientists identify severe asthma species, show air pollutant as likely contributor
An epidemiological study has shown that not only is non-Th2 a distinct asthma disease, its likely inducer is early childhood exposure to airborne Benzopyrene,...
Ocean bacteria release carbon into the atmosphere
Researchers have discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better...
Spotting cows from space
Cows don't seem to have a whole lot going on most of the time. They're raised to spend their days grazing in the field,...
Scientists discover three liquid phases in aerosol particles
Researchers have discovered three liquid phases in aerosol particles, changing our understanding of air pollutants in the Earth's atmosphere. While aerosol particles were known...
Road salts and other human sources are threatening world’s freshwater supplies
When winter storms threaten to make travel dangerous, people often turn to salt to melt snow and ice. Road salt is an important tool...
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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