Vancouverites are taking steps to prepare for earthquakes, wildfire smoke and other emergencies, but say they need clearer information and stronger community ties to feel truly ready, according to a new study by the University of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver.
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Researchers Develop AI to Help South West Water Detect Pipeline Problems
The University of Exeter is working with South West Water to explore the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help tackle pipe blockages and pollution.
Antarctic Sea Ice Emerges as Key Predictor of Accelerated Ocean Warming
A groundbreaking study published today in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) journal Earth System Dynamics provides a critical and previously underestimated connection between Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and global warming.
Study Demonstrates How Frequent Wildfires and Heat Intensify Air Quality Issues in Megacities
Air quality in America’s largest cities has steadily improved thanks to tighter regulations on key sources of particulate pollution.
Piecing Together the Puzzle of Future Solar Cell Materials
Global electricity use is increasing rapidly and must be addressed sustainably.
Researchers Wake Up Microbes Trapped in Permafrost for Thousands of Years
In a new study, a team of geologists and biologists led by CU Boulder resurrected ancient microbes that had been trapped in ice—in some cases for around 40,000 years.