Tiny aerosols, like sea salt, dust and ash, might be minuscule, but they play a giant role in shaping weather and climate.
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Future Floods: Global Warming Intensifies Heavy Rain – Even More Than Expected
The intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall increases exponentially with global warming, a new study finds.
Sensitive Ecosystems at Risk From Mine Waste
Nearly a third of the world’s mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, University of Queensland research has found.
Solar Activity Likely to Peak Next Year, New Study Suggests
Researchers at the Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India at IISER Kolkata have discovered a new relationship between the Sun's magnetic field and its sunspot cycle, that can help predict when the peak in solar activity will occur.
Particulate Pollution From Coal Associated With Double the Risk of Mortality Than PM2.5 From Other Sources
Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants (coal PM2.5) is associated with a risk of mortality more than double that of exposure to PM2.5 from other sources, according to a new study led by George Mason University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Mixing Heat With Hair Styling Products May Be Bad for Your Health
Hair products often contain ingredients that easily evaporate, so users may inhale some of these chemicals, potentially posing health repercussions.