As extreme weather increases, scientists from 20 countries warn of risk to lakes and water quality.
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Enhanced Tandem Solar Cells Set New Standard in Converting Light Into Electricity
Though they may look smooth, standard silicon wafers used for solar cells feature tiny pyramidal structures about two micrometres high.
Melting Glaciers Will Challenge Some Salmon Populations and Benefit Others
A new Simon Fraser University-led study looking at the effects that glacier retreat will have on western North American Pacific salmon predicts that while some salmon populations may struggle, others may benefit.
A Sea of Ancient Ice
Scientists dust off historical accounts to tackle a long-standing Arctic mystery.
NASA Finds Ex-Tropical Cyclone 21S Affecting Australia’s Pilbara Coast
NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean and provided forecasters with a visible image of Ex-Tropical Cyclone 21S.
Increased Greenhouse-Gas Emissions Due to Abrupt Permafrost Thaw
In a new study, researchers show that abrupt thaw could increase emissions by 40 percent.