The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico is following an asteroid approaching Earth this week and while it poses no threat, it appears to know our planet is facing a pandemic.
Asteroid Visiting Earth’s Neighborhood Brings its Own Face Mask
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Researchers Explore Ocean Microbes’ Role in Climate Effects
A new study shows that “hotspots” of nutrients surrounding phytoplankton — which are tiny marine algae producing approximately half of the oxygen we breathe every day — play an outsized role in the release of a gas involved in cloud formation and climate regulation.
COVID-19 Screening of Healthcare Workers Offers Reassurance
Timely research from Newcastle Hospitals and University has shown that the rate of infection among NHS staff treating patients is no higher than for those in non-clinical roles.
As Sea Levels Rise, Will Drinking Water Supplies Be at Risk?
At the Delaware Memorial Bridge, about 35 miles southwest of Philadelphia, the tidal waters of the Delaware River estuary push upstream with every incoming tide but are opposed by the river’s downstream flow.
Disappearing Alaskan Sea Ice Is Significant for Arctic Marine Ecosystem
A new study shows that plant materials originating in Arctic sea ice are significantly incorporated into marine food webs that are used for subsistence in local communities of the greater Bering Strait region.
How to Make the Healthiest Coffee During COVID-19 Lockdown
We may all be drinking more coffee to help us survive the COVID-19 lockdown.
