New analysis of NOAA’s long-term air samples by NOAA and CIRES scientists finds that the North American terrestrial biosphere takes up unexpectedly large amounts of carbon in response to elevated carbon dioxide levels during El Niño years.
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Sediment From Fishing Choking Out Sea Sponges
Sediment stirred up from fishing activity has a detrimental effect on reef-building sea sponges in northern British Columbia, according to a new study by University of Alberta biologists.
Exercise May Have Different Effects in the Morning and Evening
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed.
Carbon-Neutral Fuel Made from Sunlight and Air
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a novel technology that produces liquid hydrocarbon fuels exclusively from sunlight and air.
Estimate the Energy of an Utterly Massive Wind Turbine
It's amazing that we can get electrical power just from the wind, but that's exactly what happens with a wind farm.
Bitcoin Causing CO2 Emissions Comparable to Hamburg
The use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually – comparable to the total emissions of cities such as Hamburg or Las Vegas.