Like farmland in Australia, native forests struggle with drought and flooding, so future management decisions need more sophisticated systems to monitor and manage their water needs.
Extreme Rainfall – A Long-Standing Hypothesis on Temperature Dependence Finally Settled?
Flash floods resulting from extreme rainfall pose a major risk to people and infrastructure, especially in urban areas.
FAU Joins First Global Effort to Map Microplastics in Ocean Systems
Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year.
Wildfire Maps Help Firefighters in Real Time
A NASA sensor recently brought a new approach to battling wildfire, providing real-time data that helped firefighters in the field contain a blaze in Alabama.
A Vast Molecular Cloud, Long Invisible, Is Discovered Near Solar System
The detection of the celestial body by a Rutgers-led team could redefine understanding of interstellar medium.
High-Wire Act: Soft Robot Can Carry Cargo Up and Down Steep Aerial Wires
Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams.
Geoengineering Technique Could Cool Planet Using Existing Aircraft
A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.
‘Wood You Believe It?’ FAU Engineers Fortify Wood With Nano-Iron
Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste.
UCLA Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 Hours, Paving the Way for Clean Long-Haul Trucking
A novel design using pure platinum, graphene-protective layer and porous carbon support could enable fuel cells to power heavy-duty trucks reliably.
Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change
Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.