Key knowledge gaps exist in our understanding of how ocean microplastics transport bacteria and viruses – and whether this affects the health of humans and animals, researchers say.
‘Critical’ Questions Over Disease Risks From Ocean Plastics
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Sea-Level Rise Could Make Rivers More Likely to Jump Course
Sea-level rise due to climate change is poised to shift the way that rivers naturally chart their path to the shoreline.
Flavonoids' Presence in Sorghum Roots May Lead to Frost-Resistant Crop
Flavonoid compounds — produced by the roots of some sorghum plants — positively affect soil microorganisms, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest the discovery is an early step in developing a frost-resistant line of the valuable crop for North American farmers.
Spread of Monsoon Circulation Changes Explains the Uncertainty in CMIP6 Global Land Monsoon Precipitation Projection
A recent work published in Geophysical Research Letters by a team of researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences finds that the projected uncertainty of the precipitation increase over global land monsoon regions by the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) models is mainly due to the spread of the circulation changes across models.
Engineer Developing Out-Of-This-World Solutions for COVID-19 Challenges
Xin Ning, an assistant professor of aerospace engineering, specializes in developing materials for use in space.
When You’re Smiling, the Whole World Really Does Smile With You
From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile – how it picks you up, changes your outlook, and generally makes you feel better.
