The 2015–2018 summer droughts have been exceptional in large parts of Western and Central Europe over the last 400 years, in terms of the magnitude of drought conditions.
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New Superalloy Could Cut Carbon Emissions From Power Plants
As the world looks for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could help power plants generate more electricity while producing less carbon.
Feedback Loops Make Climate Action Even More Urgent, Scientists Say
An international collaboration led by Oregon State University scientists has identified 27 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops, including some that the researchers say may not be fully accounted for in climate models.
Great Lakes Low on Ice
So far this winter, the Great Lakes have been unusually ice-free.
Slow Motion: USU Geophysicist Investigates Tectonic Plate Boundary Earthquake Behavior
Renaissance polymath Leonard da Vinci demonstrated that frictional forces slow down the motion of surfaces in contact.
Food Quality Matters for Southern Resident Killer Whales, UBC Study States
Not all Chinook salmon are created equal, and this has a major impact on the energetics for southern resident killer whales.