The North Pacific Blob, a marine heatwave that began in late 2013 and continued through 2015, was the largest and longest-lasting marine heatwave on record.
Why breast-fed premature infants have a healthier gut than formula-fed ones
New research found it is not just the content of breastmilk that makes the difference. It is also the way the babies digest it.
Global forest area per capita has decreased by over 60 percent, study finds
Over the past 60 years, the global forest area has declined by 81.7 million hectares, a loss that contributed to the more than 60 percent decline in global forest area per capita. This loss threatens the future of biodiversity and impacts the lives of 1.6 billion people worldwide, according to...
The bacteria powering a truly green revolution in personal electronics
Researchers recently announced that they have figured out how to engineer a biofilm that harvests the energy in evaporation and converts it to electricity. This biofilm has the potential to revolutionize the world of wearable electronics, powering everything from personal medical sensors to personal electronics.
A July of Extremes
In the United States, pervasive and persistent heat domes put more than 150 million people under heat warnings and advisories in the month of July.
New Field Project Assessing the Evolution of Atmospheric Pollution in the New York City Area
Study will gather data on real-world vehicular and non-vehicular VOC emissions and the products of their chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
Tonga Eruption Blasted Unprecedented Amount of Water Into Stratosphere
The huge amount of water vapor hurled into the atmosphere, as detected by NASA’s Microwave Limb Sounder, could end up temporarily warming Earth’s surface.
Optical imaging of dynamic interactions between molecules in a cell
Researchers develop the 'photoswitching fingerprint analysis'. A unique technology that for the first time allows the analysis of molecular processes and the regulation of individual proteins in living cells with sub-10 nm spatial resolution. The application ranges from biological to medical research.
Computer modelling aims to inform restoration, conservation of coral reefs
A research team has created a computer modelling program to help scientists predict the effect of climate damage and eventual restoration plans on coral reefs around the globe. This is a critical objective because climate change is killing many coral species and can lead to the collapse of entire coral...
Affordable and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries proposed
Concerns regarding scarcity, high prices, and safety regarding the long-term use of lithium-ion batteries has prompted a team of researchers to propose a greener, more efficient, and less expensive energy storage alternative.