The Central Valley’s heavy wintertime tule fog – known for snarling traffic and closing schools — has been on the decline over the past 30 years, and falling levels of air pollution are the cause, says a new study by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
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How wildlife will react to climate change is an open question, but one of the first studies to compare the responses of tropical mammals to warmer habitats suggests the answer won’t be as simple as “move to a cooler place.”
UBC Researchers Say Eggs for Breakfast Benefits Those with Diabetes
While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a UBC professor suggests people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) should be reaching for something else.
Warm Autumn Winds Could Strain Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf
The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the earth’s coldest continent, making it particularly vulnerable to a changing global climate.
World's Fastest Hydrogen Sensor Could Pave the Way for Clean Energy
Hydrogen is a clean and renewable energy carrier that can power vehicles, with water as the only emission.
New Research Could Prevent Jaw Damage in Patients Being Treated for Cancer or Osteoporosis
USC researchers and collaborators report a breakthrough to prevent damage to the jaw, a side effect suffered by some people undergoing treatment for cancer or osteoporosis.