A NASA rocket team is on the hunt for giant hurricane-like swirls in our upper atmosphere.
NASA Rockets to Search for Swirls at the Edge of Space
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Activity Deep in Earth Affects the Global Magnetic Field
Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the operations of satellites are a few of the problems caused by peculiarities of the Earth’s magnetic field.
Bigger Flowers, Greater Rewards: Plants Adapt to Climate Disruptions to Lure Pollinators
There’s been a well-documented shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants as the world warms.
Low-Cost Device Can Measure Air Pollution Anywhere
Air pollution is a major public health problem: The World Health Organization has estimated that it leads to over 4 million premature deaths worldwide annually.
Humans Bite Back by Deactivating Mosquito Sperm
New UC Riverside research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing eggs.
3D-Printed Revolving Devices Can Sense How They Are Moving
Integrating sensors into rotational mechanisms could make it possible for engineers to build smart hinges that know when a door has been opened, or gears inside a motor that tell a mechanic how fast they are rotating.
