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Old Ice and Snow Yields Tracer of Preindustrial Ozone
Using rare oxygen molecules trapped in air bubbles in old ice and snow, U.S. and French scientists have answered a long-standing question: How much have “bad” ozone levels increased since the start of the Industrial Revolution?
Protecting Coral Reefs in a Deteriorating Environment
Coral reefs around the world face growing danger from a changing climate, on top of the historic threats from local pollution and habitat destruction.
Hybrid Nanostructure Steps Up Light-Harvesting Efficiency
To absorb incoming sunlight, plants and certain kinds of bacteria rely on a light-harvesting protein complex containing molecules called chromophores.
Researchers Discover Potential New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease
Apolipoproten E (apoeE) is a major genetic risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease, yet the protein tends to be understudied as a potential druggable target for the mind-robbing neurodegenerative disease.
NASA Reveals Tropical Cyclone Vayu’s Compact Center
Visible imagery from NASA’s Aqua satellite showed Tropical Cyclone Vayu has a compact central dense overcast cloud cover.