A new understanding of how an important methane-producing microorganism creates methane and carbon dioxide could eventually allow researchers to manipulate how much of these important greenhouse gases escape into the atmosphere.
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Making California’s Water Supply Resilient
As with the stock market, climate change requires a diversified portfolio of solutions.
NASA Strongest Storms Off-Center in Tropical Storm 14W
NASA’s Terra satellite provided an infrared view and temperature analysis of Tropical Storm 14W’s cloud tops.
Scientists Harness Bacteria to Create ‘Living’ Liquid Crystals
Liquid crystals are widely used in technologies such as displays, which manipulate their orientation to display colors across the spectrum.
How California Wildfires Can Impact Water Availability
In recent years, wildfires in the western United States have occurred with increasing frequency and scale. Climate change scenarios in California predict prolonged periods of drought with potential for conditions even more amenable to wildfires.
Underwater Soundscapes Reveal Differences in Marine Environments
Storms, boat traffic, animal noises and more contribute to the underwater sound environment in the ocean, even in areas considered protected, a new study from Oregon State University shows.