An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that while higher heat and humidity can slow the spread of COVID-19, longer hours of sunlight are associated with a higher incidence of the disease, in a sign that sunny days can tempt more people out even if this means a higher risk of infection.
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NASA Tracks Tropical Depression Cristobal Moving Toward Great Lakes
Once a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, now a tropical depression in the Mississippi Valley, NASA’s Aqua satellite is tracking Cristobal as it continues to generate large amounts of rainfall while it heads toward the Great Lakes region.
California’s Climate Refugia: Mapping the Stable Places
Some landscapes can hold their own against climate change better than others.
Study on Shorebirds Suggests That When Conserving Species, Not All Land Is Equal
Princeton University researchers may have solved a long-standing mystery in conservation that could influence how natural lands are designated for the preservation of endangered species.
Reusing Chicken Litter Shows Benefits
Chicken is the most consumed protein in the United States.
Water Vapor in the Atmosphere May Be Prime Renewable Energy Source
The search for renewable energy sources, which include wind, solar, hydroelectric dams, geothermal, and biomass, has preoccupied scientists and policymakers alike, due to their enormous potential in the fight against climate change.


