Discovery of first active seep in Antarctica provides new understanding of methane cycle
The discovery of the first active methane seep in Antarctica is providing scientists new understanding of the methane cycle and the role methane found...
2,000 years of storms in the Caribbean
The hurricanes in the Caribbean became more frequent and their force varied noticeably around the same time that classical Mayan culture in Central America...
What happens in Vegas, may come from the Arctic?
Ancient climate records from Leviathan Cave, located in the southern Great Basin, show that Nevada was even hotter and drier in the past than...
Novel PFAS comprise 24% of those measured in blood of Wilmington, N.C. residents
Researchers detected novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) called ''fluoroethers'' in blood from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina. The fluoroethers represented 24% of the...
Climate predictions several years into the future?
In five years, will the winter be mild, and will the following summer be rainy? Unfortunately, reliable answers to such questions are not possible....
Narrow wavebands of UV light kill germs
Scientists report the technical details of pioneering research they conducted on the disinfection of drinking water using ultraviolet (UV) light.
Biotelemetry provides unique glimpse into whitespotted eagle rays’ behavior
Researchers are the first to characterize the ecology and fine-scale habitat use of 'near threatened' whitespotted eagle rays in Florida while also identifying areas...
Climate change is impacting the spread of invasive animal species
What factors influence the spread of invasive animal species in our oceans? The Asian shore crab as an example of invasive species successfully spreading...
Earliest humans stayed at the Americas ‘oldest hotel’ in Mexican cave
A cave in a remote part of Mexico was visited by humans around 30,000 years ago - 15,000 years earlier than people were previously...
What factors influence the likelihood of fracking-related seismicity in Oklahoma?
The depth of a hydraulic fracturing well in Oklahoma, among other factors, increases the probability that fracking will lead to earthquake activity, according to...
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