A new study using NASA satellite data reveals how drought affects the recovery of western ecosystems from fire, a result that could provide meaningful information for conservation efforts.
Researchers Predicting Well Above-Average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season in their initial 2024 forecast.
Can Growing Peas in the Winter Help the Colorado River?
CSU researchers show promising results from first year studying the viability of pairing winter peas with water conservation payments.
Using AI to Unveil Harmful Chemical Substances
Tens of thousands of unknown chemicals surrounds us.
Machine Learning Enables Viability of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
EPFL researchers have used a genetic learning algorithm to identify optimal pitch profiles for the blades of vertical-axis wind turbines, which despite their high energy potential, have until now been vulnerable to strong gusts of wind.
California Leads U.S. Emissions of Little-Known Greenhouse Gas
California, a state known for its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction policies, is ironically the nation's greatest emitter of one: sulfuryl fluoride.
Fans Are Not a Magic Bullet for Beating the Heat!
A new study by researchers at the University of Ottawa throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events.
Australia on Track for Unprecedented, Decades-Long Megadroughts
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes.
Using Pulp and Paper Waste to Scrub Carbon from Emissions
Researchers at McGill University have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp and paper production.
Investment Needed in African Climate Science
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.