A Rice University-led team of climate scientists and engineers is studying how climate change will impact the frequency and severity of flooding on the Mississippi River thanks to a new grant awarded by the National Science Foundation.
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Scientists Can Predict Transfer of Carbon — Including Pollution From Cars — In the Ocean
A USC-led team of international scientists has found that the speed of carbon transfer in the ocean is influenced by the size and type of bacteria that latch onto the particles.
Spotted Hyenas Adjust Their Foraging Behaviour in Response to Climate Change
Spotted hyenas adjust to a decreased presence of migratory prey in their territories induced by climate change.
Cool Way to Keep Streets Green
Reports of tree canopy coverage dwindling in Australia’s suburbs raise pressure on local government and other authorities’ efforts to improve the health of urban street trees.
NASA Science Enables First-of-its-Kind Detection of Reduced Human CO2 Emissions
For the first time, researchers have spotted short-term, regional fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) across the globe due to emissions from human activities.
Drenching Rains Pose Greater Threat to Fire-Damaged Areas in West
The western United States this century is facing a greatly heightened risk of heavy rains inundating areas that were recently scarred by wildfires, new research warns.