Breakthrough method for predicting solar storms
Extensive power outages and satellite blackouts that affect air travel and the internet are some of the potential consequences of massive solar storms. These...
Alaskan seismometers record the northern lights
An aurora sightseeing tour leader in Alaska, was lucky enough to photograph a 'eruption' of brilliant pink light in the night skies one night...
U.S. should consider ‘stay-at-home’ cooling options during pandemic
A new study from Australian scientists at the forefront of climate and health modelling suggests electric fans and water dousing could be a viable...
Melting Arctic sea ice during the summer of 2018
A study details the changes that occurred in the Arctic in September of 2018, a year when nearly 10 million kilometers of sea ice...
Studying interactions between ground-nesting bees and soils
Research gives possible answers to increase pollinator populations on farms.
Newer PFAS contaminant detected for first time in Arctic seawater
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in many household products and food packages, have raised concerns because of their persistence and possible toxicity to...
Estimating bisphenol exposures in the Australian population
Once found in bottles, food containers, cash register receipts and electronics, bisphenol A (BPA) has been phased out of many products because of health...
Decreased iron levels in seawater make mussels loosen their grip
Mussels secrete sticky plaques that help them attach to wet surfaces, such as rocks on the beach. These adhesive structures are rich in iron,...
Indigenous people vital for understanding environmental change
Grassroots knowledge from indigenous people can help to map and monitor ecological changes and improve scientific studies, according to new research. The study shows...
New fabrication method brings single-crystal perovskite devices closer to viability
Nanoengineers have developed a new method to fabricate perovskites as single-crystal thin films, which are more efficient for use in solar cells and optical...
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