The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to an estimated 110,000 firearm purchases in California and increases in individuals’ worries about violence, according to a new study by the UC Davis Violence Prevention Program (VPRP).
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Laser Technology Measures Biomass in World’s Largest Trees
Laser technology has been used to measure the volume and biomass of giant Californian redwood trees for the first time, records a new study by UCL researchers.
Stretching Makes the Superconductor
When people imagine “new materials,” they typically think of chemistry. But UConn physicist Ilya Sochnikov has another suggestion: mechanics.
Rainforest at Biosphere 2 Offers Glimpse into Future of the Amazon
Tropical forests may be more resilient to climate change than previously thought, according to a new study.
Research from The Ohio State University at Mansfield Will Help Make Water Safer for Ohioans
In the future, the safety of the water that some Ohioans drink or swim in may depend – at least in part – on some unusual objects floating on the Milliron Research Wetlands at The Ohio State University at Mansfield.
Without the North American Monsoon, Reining in Wildfires Gets Harder
New research shows that while winter rains can temper the beginning of the wildfire season, monsoon rains are what shut them down. This monsoon season was the second-driest on record, leaving Southern Arizona dry and vulnerable.


