When you check the weather forecast in the morning, the results you see are more than likely determined by the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, a comprehensive model that simulates the evolution of many aspects of the physical world around us.
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NASA Finds Heavy Rain in Tropical Storm Fengshen
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite provided a look at the rainfall occurring within the newly developed Tropical Storm Fengshen.
Only 1 in 10 of the World’s Largest Energy Companies Have Made Plans to Get to Net Zero Emissions
Just 13 out of the largest 132 coal, electricity, and oil and gas companies have made commitments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, research published today has revealed (PDF).
Flame-Retardant Exposure Increases Anxiety, Affects Social Behaviors in Prairie Vole
New research led by North Carolina State University has shown that early life exposure to a commonly used flame-retardant mixture increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles, particularly in females.
Bacteria May Contribute More to Climate Change as Planet Heats Up
As bacteria adapt to hotter temperatures, they speed up their respiration rate and release more carbon, potentially accelerating climate change.
Scientists Complete Study on Conowingo Dam and Impact on Chesapeake Bay
Major storm events have short-term impact, but Bay remains resilient in the long run, scientists say.