A review of several major oil spills and how NOAA's roll in response to these events has evolved with time.
History of Oil Spill Response at NOAA
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North Pole Will Be Ice-Free In Summer
Summer Arctic sea-ice is predicted to disappear before 2050, resulting in devastating consequences for the Arctic ecosystem.
New Ethane-Munching Microbes Discovered At Hot Vents
Unlike animals, which only digest proteins, carbohydrates and fats, microorganisms also feed on a variety of other organic compounds.
MIT Team Races To Fill Covid-19-Related Ventilator Shortage
It was clear early on in the unfolding Covid-19 pandemic that a critical need in the coming weeks and months would be for ventilators, the potentially life-saving devices that keep air flowing into a patient whose ability to breathe is failing.
Serendipitous Discovery Of New Green Chemistry Method
Dr Petri Turhanen was working on a synthesis of a modified version of the biological molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP), when he discovered that the cation exchange resin he was using was unintentionally producing another molecule.
Diagnostic Biosensor Quickly Detects SARS-Cov-2 From Nasopharyngeal Swabs
According to many experts, early diagnosis and management are critical for slowing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
