Study finds increased precipitation outpaces water loss from warmer temperatures.
Drought in the Northeastern United States Has Decreased
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Bio-Inspired Whiskers Enable Tiny Drones to Navigate in Darkness Using Touch
Tiny autonomous drones could soon navigate through darkness, dust and smoke using artificial whiskers inspired by animals.
In the Field: UW Researchers are Studying How Coral Reef Fish Work as a Community to Respond to Threats
Coral reefs provide shelter and protection for nearly one quarter of ocean species, including crabs, moray eels, octopus and fish.
Molten Salt Chemistry Converts Consumer Polymer Into Fuel
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a method to convert a commonly discarded hydrocarbon polymer into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels.
Arctic Melt Season Length Levels Off
For decades, Arctic sea ice has been melting earlier in spring and freezing later in fall, extending the melt season and contributing to widespread ice loss.
Bike-Sharing Can Make Big Dent in Tailpipe Emissions, SFU Study Finds
A new study found more than half of the city’s bike-share trips replace car trips, with each bike reducing annual CO₂ emissions by up 120 kilograms (kg) per year.
