At first glance, Antarctica seems inhospitable. Known for howling gales and extremely cold temperatures, the continent is blanketed with a mile-thick ice shelf.
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OSU Research Pushes Auto Industry Closer to Clean Cars Powered by Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells
Alternative-energy research at Oregon State University is charting a path toward the mass adoption of clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel cells.
Silting the Cold Sea
Greenland’s glaciers grind rock into a fine powder that discolors meltwater and often makes beautiful patterns as it mixes with seawater.
New Formula Provides Key to Predicting Microbial Growth
Just like cars need fuel to run, microorganisms need energy to live.
Eight Worst Wildfire Weather Years on Record Happened in the Last Decade: Study
Lower humidity and higher temperatures are driving extreme weather that makes wildfires more frequent and intense, say experts.
Sentinel-6 Returning Most Precise Data Ever on Sea Level
Sea-level rise is one of the most immediate consequences of climate change, as highlighted recently through urgent pleas from leaders of island nations at the COP26 summit.