Forests are often described as the ‘lungs of the Earth’, absorbing twice as much carbon as they emit, acting as carbon sinks (storing CO2 in their branches, roots and leaves).
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New Study Disputes Hunga Tonga Volcano’s Role In 2023-24 Global Warm-Up
New research from a collaborative team featuring Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and challenging existing assumptions about its effects in the process.
New drug shows promise in clearing HIV from brain
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus from hidden areas that have been a major challenge in HIV treatment.
Chemical analyses find hidden elements from renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe’s alchemy laboratory
Danish Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had a well-equipped alchemical laboratory where he produced secret medicines for Europe's elite.
Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect: But researchers warn against a climate solution
An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilizers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on the climate. But they warn increasing atmospheric nitrogen has further damaging effects on the environment, calling for an urgent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to halt global warming.
Size doesn’t matter for mammals with more complex brains
Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between males and females of that species, according to new research.
Warming has more impact than cooling on Greenland’s ‘firn’
A new study finds disproportionate effects of temperature shifts on an icy glacier layer.
Solar absorption by black carbon in fire clouds quantified
Aerosol scientists quantify the extent of light absorption by black carbon in fire clouds to better model climate impacts of extreme wildfire events.
Raindrops Grow with Turbulence in Clouds
Scientists for decades have attempted to learn more about the complex and mysterious chain of events by which tiny droplets in clouds grow large enough to begin falling toward the ground.
A Cool Solution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is hot right now. Also hot: the data centers that power the technology. And keeping those centers cool requires a tremendous amount of energy.