Toxic substances such as pesticides can cause effects on sensitive individuals in concentrations up to ten thousand times lower than previously assumed.
Pesticides: Improved Effect Prediction of Low Toxicant Concentrations
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Image processing algorithms on satellite images show how sea ice drift affects freshwater flux in Arctic Ocean currents.
Size of Thunderstorm Dome Clouds May Predict Tornado Intensity
Team finds stronger tornadoes in clouds with larger peak areas.
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Some programs work better than others when it comes to involving citizens in preserving the environment. After reviewing those that worked, Stanford researchers propose a blueprint for how others can educate people to maximize their impact.
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