The comprehensive research examined air quality in Reno, Nevada during 106 wildfires to illuminate the atmospheric and public health impacts of smoke.
New Study Analyzes Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
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Coastal Alaska Wolves Exposed to High Mercury Concentrations From Eating Sea Otters: Research
UCalgary ecotoxicology expert Ben Barst contributes to study of marine food’s impact on predators.
Huge Sea-Urchin Populations are Overwhelming Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
As coral reefs struggle to adapt to warming waters, high levels of pollution and sea-level rise, ballooning sea-urchin populations are threatening to push some reefs in Hawaii past the point of recovery.
Mid-Air Transformation Helps Flying, Rolling Robot to Transition Smoothly
Specialized robots that can both fly and drive typically touch down on land before attempting to transform and drive away.
Perfumes and Lotions Disrupt How Body Protects Itself From Indoor Air Pollutants
Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell, they actively alter the indoor air chemistry around the wearer, disrupting a critical natural process the body uses to protect itself from pollution, according to an international research team that includes scientists from Penn State.
To Cope With Extreme Heat, Clownfish Shrink
During a severe heat wave in 2023, scientists scuba diving off the coast of Papua New Guinea captured clownfish to measure their bodies.
