Solar and wind power may be free, renewable fuels, but they also depend on natural processes that humans cannot control.
“Energy Droughts” in Wind and Solar Can Last Nearly a Week, Research Shows
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Rail Industry Urged to Consider Safety Risks of Space Weather
Train accidents could be caused by solar storms switching signalling from red to green according to new research examining the impact of space weather.
Deep in the Wilderness, the World’s Largest Beaver Dam Endures
The largest beaver dam on Earth was discovered via satellite imagery in 2007, and since then only one person has trekked into the Canadian wild to see it.
When Is an Aurora Not an Aurora?
The shimmering green, red and purple curtains of the northern and southern lights — the auroras — may be the best-known phenomena lighting up the nighttime sky, but the most mysterious are the mauve and white streaks called Steve and their frequent companion, a glowing green "picket fence."
Learning From the Past: How Algae Use Memory to Protect Against Sudden Changes in Sunlight
Fluctuating sunlight poses a challenge for plants and green algae, which must quickly adjust their photosynthetic systems to remain efficient in changing conditions.
Suburban Backyard Home to More Than 1,000 Species
A challenge among three housemates to identify species around their inner-Brisbane home has resulted in an academic research paper, showcasing the rich biodiversity in urban landscapes.
