As wildfires continue to burn in Northern and Southern California, there are more questions than answers.
Wildfires destroying California bring questions about health and climate
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PNW Woodlands Will be Less Vulnerable to Drought, Fire Than Rocky Mountain, Sierra forests
Forests in the Pacific Northwest will be less vulnerable to drought and fire over the next three decades than those in the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada, computer modeling by researchers in Oregon State University’s College of Forestry shows.
Study Links Social Isolation to Higher Risk of Death
A large American Cancer Society study links social isolation with a higher risk of death from all causes combined and heart disease for all races studied, and with increased cancer mortality in white men and women.
Space-Inspired Speed Breeding for Crop Improvement
Technology first used by NASA to grow plants extra-terrestrially is fast tracking improvements in a range of crops.
Half of the World's Annual Precipitation Falls in Just 12 Days, New Study Finds
Currently, half of the world's measured precipitation that falls in a year falls in just 12 days, according to a new analysis of data collected at weather stations across the globe.
Scientists debunk potential link to crop cold tolerance
When temperatures drop, the enzyme that fuels plant growth and yield, Rubisco, gets sluggish. Many crops compensate by producing more Rubisco; however, scientists speculated that some crops may lack space in their leaves to boost the production of this enzyme, making them more susceptible to cold. A new study from the University of Illinois and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology refutes this theory but found these crops are far from reaching their photosynthetic potential.
