Making “Lemonade”: Chance Observation Leads to Insight on Microbial Bloom Formation
Jan 24, 2020, 9:36 am By ENNA scientific discovery often starts with a chance observation made by open minds who realize its…Acetone Plus Light Creates a Green Jet Fuel Additive
Jan 24, 2020, 9:34 am By ENNTake biomass-derived acetone—common nail polish remover—use light to upgrade it to higher-mass…Warmer, Dryer, Browner
Jan 24, 2020, 9:29 am By ENNThe western United States has experienced such intense droughts over the past decade that technical…Will the Future’s Super Batteries Be Made of Seawater?
Jan 23, 2020, 12:54 pm By ENNWe all know the rechargeable and efficient lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries from our smartphones,…USC Earth Scientists and AI Researchers Join Forces on New Semantic Web Technology
Jan 23, 2020, 11:44 am By ENNSometimes the most unrelated things can produce the most innovative results.Even After Death, Animals Are Important in Ecosystems
Jan 23, 2020, 11:20 am By ENNAnimal carcasses play an important role in biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems, also over…Mosquito-Borne Diseases Could Be Prevented by Skin Cream
Jan 23, 2020, 11:12 am By ENNA skin cream used to treat warts and skin cancer could help protect people against viral diseases…Stanford Researchers Study Fungal Diversity and Its Relationship to the Future of Forests
Jan 23, 2020, 11:08 am By ENNIf you indulge in truffles, or porcini and chanterelle mushrooms, you have enjoyed a product of…New Weather ‘Normals’ Show How Madison’s Climate Has Changed Over 40 Years
Jan 23, 2020, 11:02 am By ENNThe National Weather Service’s bulletins often mention when extreme weather deviates from normal.What’s in Puget Sound? New Technique Casts a Wide Net for Concerning Chemicals
Jan 23, 2020, 9:38 am By ENNUsing a new “non-targeted” approach, UW and UW Tacoma researchers screened samples from multiple…Your Plane Travel Destroys Polar Bear Habitat
Jan 23, 2020, 9:38 am By ENNA group of polar bear researchers wants you to do more than worry about the fate of these beautiful…Keeping Lead Out of Drinking Water When Switching Disinfectants
Jan 23, 2020, 9:38 am By ENNChanging water systems can be done safely, as long as it’s done correctly.Despite Less Ozone Pollution, Not All Plants Benefit
Jan 23, 2020, 9:38 am By ENNResearchers found that environmental factors have more impact on the ozone dose the plants received…Stanford Biologists Help Solve Fungi Mysteries
Jan 22, 2020, 1:34 pm By ENNPine forests are chock full of wild animals and plant life, but there's an invisible machine…Quo Vadis Antarctic Bottom Water?
Jan 22, 2020, 12:34 pm By ENNThe formation of deep water, which is an important and sensitive component of the climate system,…Johns Hopkins Researchers: Climate Change Threatens to Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related Illness and Death
Jan 22, 2020, 12:29 pm By ENNThe Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) recently published “Viewpoint” articles by Johns…Wildfire Risk Can Be Reduced With Agroforestry
Jan 22, 2020, 12:14 pm By ENNNew pan-European research has found that proactive land management with agroforestry – mixing…First Two Nature-Based Water Retention Measures are Operational in Hungary
Jan 22, 2020, 12:09 pm By ENNIncreasingly extreme temperature, hydrology, or other meteorological phenomena are some of the most…New Study Examines Mortality Costs of Air Pollution In US
Jan 22, 2020, 11:56 am By ENNA team of University of Illinois researchers estimated the mortality costs associated with air…The Politics and Cost of Adapting to Climate Change in New York City
Jan 22, 2020, 11:52 am By ENNThis past week, the New York Times reported on a set of studies now underway by the U.S. Corps of…
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