Black carbon, commonly known as soot, is a significant contributor to global warming and is strongly linked to adverse health outcomes.
Making the Invisible Visible: New Sensor Network Reveals Telltale Patterns in Neighborhood Air Quality
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Monsoon Rains Have Become More Intense in the Southwest in Recent Decades
Monsoon rain storms have become more intense in the southwestern United States in recent decades, according to a study recently published by Agricultural Research Service scientists.
Fussy Fish Can Have Their Coral, and Eat It Too
Being a fussy eater is a problem for reef fish who seek refuge from climate change on deeper reefs.
Inside Dark, Polar Moon Craters, Water Not as Invincible as Expected, Scientists Argue
The Moon’s south pole region is home to some of the most extreme environments in the solar system: it’s unimaginably cold, massively cratered, and has areas that are either constantly bathed in sunlight or in darkness.
Exposure to Air Pollution Among Women in Mozambique Greatly Intensified by the Use of Kerosene Lamps
Exposure to black carbon particles is 81% higher among Mozambican women who use kerosene as the main source of energy for lighting compared to those who use electricity.
Keeping Livestock in the Yard Just Might Help Your Baby’s Immune System
Getting up close – and a little dirty – with farm animals just might help us fend off illness, say researchers who’ve further demonstrated the benefits of early exposure to a wide variety of environmental bacteria.
