There is a wide range of methods to determine the level of a watercourse - from very simple ones (by yardstick or staff gauge) to advanced radar solutions.
A Line of Ash from Sangay
November brought a new round of explosions, volcanic tremors, and gas and steam emissions to Ecuador’s most active volcano.
Gene that guides earliest social behaviors could be key to understanding autism
A new animal study points to a gene that is important for the earliest development of basic social behaviors. The work also suggests that exposure to certain drugs and environmental risk factors during embryonic development can cause changes to this gene, leading to alterations in social behavior that are similar...
Picky eaters are put off by food depending on plateware color
Researchers examining the characteristics of picky eaters have found the color of the bowl food is served in has an influence on taste.
What Can We Learn From the Climate challenges of the Ostrich?
The ostrich is an obvious model for investigating how large animals are affected by the large fluctuations in temperatures we will experience in the future.
Ancient Roman coins reveal long-lost emperor
A gold coin long dismissed as a forgery appears to be authentic and depicts a long-lost Roman emperor named Sponsian, according to a new study.
Hawaii’s Coral Reefs Get $2 Million Insurance Policy
U.S.-based conservation group the Nature Conservancy has taken out a $2 million insurance policy for Hawaii’s coral reefs.
New Technology Maps Movement of Microscopic Algae, Crucial to Ocean Health
The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health, thanks to new technology developed at the University of Exeter.
Decades of Air Pollution Undermine the Immune System
The diminished power of the immune system in older adults is usually blamed on the aging process.
Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles
The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years -- but this bounce-back depends heavily on an Egyptian lagoon where many turtles feed, new research shows.