New research by NOAA and a visiting scientist from India shows that warming of the Indo-Pacific Ocean is altering rainfall patterns from the tropics to the United States, contributing to declines in rainfall on the United States west and east coasts.
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Researcher Helps Measure Worldwide Nitrogen Levels in Grasslands
Soil nitrogen in grasslands covering almost a third of Earth’s surface is a critical ingredient for producing food and stemming climate change.
Trauma and Disease Ravage SEQ Koalas
It’s well known that South East Queensland koalas are doing it tough, and a University of Queensland study sheds new light on the multiple issues afflicting them.
Soaking in the Rain
You might not have thought twice about the thicket at street’s end or that cluster of trees growing wild on the corner, but they make a difference in controlling stormwater runoff, according to a University of Maryland-led study.
Experts Call for More Active Prevention of Tooth Decay for Children’s Teeth
A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.
Birdsong, Chimp Calls and Baby Talk
Vocal communication for chimpanzees, our closest relatives on the evolutionary tree, consists of a few simple signals.