A specialized fat molecule, called cardiolipin, that is made within the body's own fat cells, is far more significant to the body's overall state of health than previously realized.
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Trump Administration Proposal Would Order Grid Operators to Buy Coal and Nuclear Power
The Trump administration is planning to order grid operators to buy electricity from struggling coal and nuclear plants, which face shutdowns due to competition from cheaper natural gas and renewable energy, according to a draft memo obtained by Bloomberg News. The memo argues that the directive, which would be carried out by the U.S. Department of Energy using emergency authority, is justified for national security reasons.
NOAA’s Annual Greenhouse Gas Index ticks up another notch
The warming influence from long-lived greenhouse gases rose again in 2017, reflecting ongoing changes to the atmosphere associated predominantly with human activities, NOAA scientists announced today.
UAV aircrafts provide new insights into the formation of the smallest particles in the Arctic
Investigations of the atmosphere by means of unmanned mini-airplanes can contribute significantly to the investigation of the causes of Arctic climate change, as they provide an insight into ground-level air layers that are not monitored by other measuring stations.
Electric Vehicle Sales To Surge in the Coming Decades
The number of electric vehicles on the road worldwide could reach 125 million by 2030, up from just over 3 million last year, according to a new analysis by the International Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization that tracks energy trends. The rapid growth isn’t limited to personal vehicles, but will also be seen with electric buses, two-wheelers (such as motorcycles), and trucks.
Facial Recognition Technology and App Could Help Endangered Primates, Slow Illegal Trafficking
New facial recognition software and app invented at Michigan State University can help protect endangered primates – more than 60 percent of which face extinction.
