Exhaust fumes probably come to mind when considering vehicle emissions, but they aren't the only source of pollutants released by a daily commute. Researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid account for a larger fraction of real-world vehicle emissions than previous estimates have suggested. Notably, the levels of these...
Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C Would Save Billions From Dangerously Hot Climate
Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures by 2100, new research suggests.
Shanghai Sees Hottest May Weather on Record
Shanghai recorded its highest May temperature ever amid an extended stretch of sweltering spring heat.
4,000-year-old plague DNA found — the oldest cases to date in Britain
Researchers have identified three 4,000-year-old British cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague -- the oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date.
Unreported VOC Emissions from Road Transport Including from Electric Vehicles
Current policy assumptions propose that phasing out gasoline and diesel engines will significantly reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions from vehicles.
Robot centipedes go for a walk
Researchers show how their multilegged walking robot can be steered by inducing a dynamic instability. By making the couplings between segments more flexible, the robot changes from walking straight to moving in a curved path. This work can lead to more energy-efficient and reliable robotic navigation of terrain.
Climate Scientist Explains Increase In Airplane Turbulence
A Texas A&M professor of atmospheric sciences explains how climate change is at least partly to blame for increased turbulence on flights.
Bee-Vival: Is Texas’ Bee Population Rebounding?
Beneficial pollinators could be making a comeback after years of myriad challenges.
Hope of Hawaiʻi’s Coffee Industry May Rest on Wings of a Wasp
In the coming months, Hawaiʻi coffee growers will have their very own tiny version of Marvel’s superhero, Wasp.
Global Flash Droughts Expected to Increase in a Warming Climate
The rapid development of unexpected drought, called flash drought, can severely impact agricultural and ecological systems with ripple effects that extend even further.