University of Toronto researchers argue the key challenge with moving away from fossil fuels is "carbon lock-in," or the economic, political and social inertia that inhibits alternative energy technologies from gaining traction.
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Shedding Light in the Dark: Radar Satellites Lead the Way
Spare a thought this Christmas for researchers hunkered down on their Polarstern icebreaker, adrift in the frozen Arctic Ocean.
Frozen Karakul Lake
The so-called “black lake” in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains is often topped with a layer of white.
Baltic Blooms
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over the green algae blooms swirling around the Baltic Sea.
Happy Birthday, CYGNSS! Three Years on Orbit
CYGNSS was launched on December 15, 2016 at 13:27:21 UTC and today marks the completion of its third year on orbit.
Desert Crops Thrive as the Aquifer Shrinks
Water tables have dropped beneath the Saudi Arabian town of Wadi ad-Dawasir.