The world may be barreling towards climate disaster but rapidly eliminating planet-heating emissions means global temperatures could stabilize within just a couple of decades, scientists say.
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Study Finds Commonly Used Blood Pressure Medications Safe for COVID-19 Patients
Medications to treat high blood pressure did not affect outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, found an international team led by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Reshaping Coastal Louisiana
While there are efforts to reinforce its beaches and marshes, some of Barataria Bay is slowly slipping away.
New Analysis Highlights Importance of Groundwater Discharge Into Oceans
An invisible flow of groundwater seeps into the ocean along coastlines all over the world.
Shrinking Margins of Greenland
At least 200 of the island’s coastal glaciers have retreated over the past 20 years.
Scientists Develop a Cheaper Method That Might Help Create Fuels From Plants
Scientists have figured out a cheaper, more efficient way to conduct a chemical reaction at the heart of many biological processes, which may lead to better ways to create biofuels from plants.