An unlikely penchant for pee is putting a common sugar ant on the map, as new research from the University of South Australia shows their taste for urine could play a role in reducing greenhouse gases.
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NASA Satellite Observes Tropical Storm Francisco’s Formation
Shortly after Tropical Cyclone Francisco formed on Feb. 5 in the Southern Indian Ocean, NASA’s Aqua satellite provided a visible image of the storm.
Shelter, Safest Air Intake Locations During Urban Pollution Events Identified
Roofs and the downwind sides of buildings in street canyons have the lowest levels of particulate matter during a single-source pollution event, according to Penn State researchers.
Energy Choices Can Be Contagious – But Why? New Insights into Peer Influence
A growing body of research shows that the behavior of peers has a significant influence on an individual’s energy-related decisions, whether it’s choosing to install solar panels or to purchase a hybrid vehicle.
Winter Flooding on the Mississippi
Persistent rains and saturated soils across the watershed swelled the river to its banks and occasionally onto floodplains.
At Least 13% Of Wastewater Treated by Southern Ontario Septic Systems Ends Up in Streams
The presence of artificial sweeteners has revealed that at least 13 percent of septic system wastewater from rural Southern Ontario homes eventually makes its way into local streams.