In the late evening hours of August 17, 1969, a catastrophic storm named Hurricane Camille slammed into the Gulf Coast.
50 Years After Hurricane Camille, NOAA Satellites Keep U.S. Weather-Ready
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Groundwater in Moab Area Less than Previously Reported
A new assessment of groundwater resources in the Spanish Valley watershed in southern Utah shows an amount that is about 30–40% lower than previously reported, according to a U.S. Geological Survey report.
Researchers Refine Guidelines for Pediatric Brain Injuries
When a child suffers a head trauma, medical professionals are in high gear to prevent further damage to a developing brain.
Offshore Oil and Gas Rigs Leak More Greenhouse Gas Than Expected
A survey of offshore installations extracting oil and natural gas in the North Sea revealed far more leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, than currently estimated by the British government, according to a research team led by scientists from Princeton University.
Fear of Predators Causes PTSD-Like Changes in Brains of Wild Animals
Fear can be measured in the brain and fearful life-threatening events can leave quantifiable long-lasting traces in the neural circuitry of the brain with enduring effects on behaviour, as shown most clearly in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Researchers Observe Coral Reef Damage and Invasive Alga in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
NOAA and partner scientists recently completed a 22-day expedition aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
