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NOAA Exploring Impact of COVID-19 Response on the Environment
The coronavirus pandemic response has reduced pollution from a large number of sources across many geographic regions.
Recent Australian Wildfires Made Worse by Logging
Logging of native forests increases the risk and severity of fire and likely had a profound effect on the recent, catastrophic Australian bushfires, according to new research.
‘Near-Average’ April Was Marked by Deadliest Tornado Outbreak in 6 Years
April 2020 saw relatively normal temperatures and precipitation across the U.S., the first slightly-cooler-than-average month since November 2019, according to scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
Bacterial Behaviour Influences Cloud Formation
ETH researchers have analysed individual marine bacterial cells to show that metabolic processes inside them determine the amount of gas they release, which is involved in cloud formation.
Mats Made From Nanofibers Linked To A Red Wine Chemical Could Help Prevent Oxidation
Texas A&M engineering researchers have created mesh-like mats made with tannic acid. Used in bandages or inside food storage containers, they can help promote prolonged antioxidant activity.
