People often say things like Phoenix has always been dry; Seattle has always been wet; and San Francisco has always been foggy. But “always” is a strong word.
Climate Trends in the West, Today and 11,000 Years Ago
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As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Look to Cash In
Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper.
New Purification Method Could Make Protein Drugs Cheaper
One of the most expensive steps in manufacturing protein drugs such as antibodies or insulin is the purification step: isolating the protein from the bioreactor used to produce it. This step can account for up to half of the total cost of manufacturing a protein.
Pakistan Streamflow Timing Will Become Three Times Faster by End of Century
Nature has remained in balance for a long time, but climate change due to modern human activities is disrupting the balance of the natural system.
Sea Stars Able to Consume Kelp-Eating Urchins Fast Enough to Protect Kelp Forests, Research Shows
A research team including a scientist from Oregon State University has provided the first experimental evidence that a species of endangered sea star protects kelp forests along North America’s Pacific Coast by preying on substantial numbers of kelp-eating urchins.
Breathing Is Going to Get Tougher
Not all pollution comes from people. When global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, harmful plant emissions and dust will also increase by as much as 14 percent, according to new UC Riverside research.
