As humans continue to pump the atmosphere with carbon, it’s crucial for scientists to understand how and where the planet absorbs and naturally emits carbon.
Ocean’s heat cycle shows that atmospheric carbon may be headed elsewhere
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NASA Examined Tropical Cyclone Bud's Rains in the U.S. Southwest
Beneficial rainfall from hurricane Bud's remnants has spread into the U.S. Desert Southwest after making landfall in western Mexico and moving north. NASA added up the rainfall using satellite data to provide a full picture of the rainfall.
Toothpaste and Hand Wash May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.
NASA's Terra Satellite Sees Tropical Depression Carlotta Weakening Over Mexico
NASA Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Depression Carlotta as it was making landfall in southwestern Mexico where it weakened into a remnant low pressure area.
Blue Gene Regulation Helps Plants Respond Properly to Light
I recently wrote a press release for another cool plant study CSRS. This time, a group discovered a process through which gene expression in plants is regulated by light. They found that blue light triggers a shift in which portion of a gene is ultimately expressed.
Study: Climate Action Can Limit Asia’s Growing Water Shortages
Even “modest” action to limit climate change could help prevent the most extreme water-shortage scenarios facing Asia by the year 2050, according to a new study led by MIT researchers.
