The particulate matter in the atmosphere can result in poor air quality and visibility, posing a risk to human health and transportation safety.
Extending the Coverage of PM2.5 Monitoring to Help Improve Air Quality
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Robot Cuddles Fill Void When Touching Is Taboo
As the coronavirus pandemic leaves many missing the warmth of human embrace, BGU scientists find robots can help those suffering through pain when there’s nobody to hold their hand.
Research Sheds New Light on the Role of Sea Ice in Controlling Atmospheric Carbon Levels
A new study has highlighted the crucial role that sea ice across the Southern Ocean played in controlling atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during times of past climate change, and could provide a critical resource for developing future climate change models.
Climate Change, the Rise of the Roman Empire, and the Fall of the Ptolemies
The assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E. triggered a 17-year power struggle that ultimately ended the Roman Republic leading to the rise of the Roman Empire.
Poorly Designed Tree-Planting Campaigns Could Do More Harm Than Good, According to Stanford Researcher and Others
Campaigns to plant huge numbers of trees could backfire, according to a new study that is the first to rigorously analyze the potential effects of subsidies in such schemes.
Decline in Green Energy Spending Might Offset COVID-Era Emissions Benefits
The short-term environmental benefits of the COVID-19 crisis, including declines in carbon emissions and local air pollution, have been documented since the early days of the crisis.
