Thousands of people – many of them children – are hurt or killed by land mines each year, so finding these devices before they explode is critical.
Scientists Tackle Breeding Challenges of Land Mine-Finding Rats
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Climate Change Reshaping How Heat Moves Around Globe
The Earth’s atmosphere and oceans play important roles in moving heat from one part of the world to another, and new research is illuminating how those patterns are changing in the face of climate change.
Extratropical Volcanoes Influence Climate More Than Assumed
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 had a significant impact on climate, decreasing global mean temperature by about 0.5°C.
Penn Engineer’s ‘Metallic Wood’ Has the Strength of Titanium and the Density of Water
High-performance golf clubs and airplane wings are made out of titanium, which is as strong as steel but about twice as light.
Converting Wi-Fi Signals to Electricity with New 2-D Materials
Imagine a world where smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other electronics are powered without batteries.
Cassava High in Iron and Zinc Could Improve Diets and Health in West Africa
The “hidden hunger” caused by micronutrient deficiency is a global threat to human health, with particularly severe impacts in Africa.
