Land area in Hawai‘i is vulnerable to future sea rise, researchers say.
Hawai‘i Land Impacted by Sea Level Rise May be Double Previous Estimates
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Harnessing the sun’s energy in new ways
A small tract of land in the southwest corner of the former Horace Williams Airport property is slated to house the University’s latest renewable energy project, this one powered by the sun.
Climate warming to boost major hurricanes in active Atlantic seasons
New NOAA research looking at the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season projects that should similar weather conditions occur in the future, it’s likely the number of major hurricanes (category 3 and higher) would increase by two in a similar active year at the end of century.
Hairy legs and inflatable abdomens: How female dance flies attract males
When it comes to the mating game, it’s true that size does matter for North American male dance flies, who are most attracted to mates who display the largest inflatable abdominal sacs, says Rosalind Murray, a post-doctoral researcher in biology at the University of Toronto.
NOAA and Florida Keys fishing guides partner to support sustainable recreational fishing
Long considered an angler’s paradise, the sandbars, flats, channels, and reefs in the Florida Keys provide year-round opportunities for anglers who dream of catching a “fish of a lifetime."
Banff, Jasper and Calgary record highest temperature increases
It’s no longer a question of whether Alberta is getting hotter — and a half-century of detailed satellite climate data has led University of Calgary researchers to determine exactly how much hotter, down to the scale of an average parking stall.
