As our climate warms, ice melting from glaciers around the world is one of main causes of sea-level rise.
CryoSat Reveals Ice Loss From Glaciers in Alaska and Asia
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Satellite Senses Subtle Amazon Seasonality
An analysis of geostationary satellite data found a 10 to 15 percent increase in greening around the rainforest during the dry season.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Water Reservoirs Higher Than Previously Expected
A new study in Global Biogeochemical Cycles shows per-area greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s water reservoirs are around 29% higher than suggested by previous studies, but that practical measures could be taken to help reduce that impact.
Research Underway On Floating Renewable Energy Station
Texas A&M researchers are developing an ocean renewable energy station that could combine wind, wave, current and solar energy methods on a floating offshore platform.
Small “Snowflakes” in the Sea Play a Big Role
In the deep waters that underlie the productive zones of the ocean, there is a constant rain of organic material called 'marine snow'.
Professor Works To Maximize Efficiency Of Solar Light Pipes
Instead of converting solar light into electrical power for immediate use, Texas A&M's Christi Madsen envisions remoting light energy to another location optically by concentrating solar light.
