Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that peregrine falcons steer their attacks using the same control strategies as guided missiles.
Replicating Peregrine Falcon Attack Strategies Could Help Down Rogue Drones
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NASA Sees a Mix of Tropical Cyclone Ockhi and Dust Storms
NASA's Terra satellite passed over the Arabian Sea on Dec. 4 and found Tropical Cyclone Ockhi moving north as desert dust pushed into the region north of the storm.
Flying Laboratory Reveals Crucial Tropical Forest Conservation Targets in Borneo
About 40 percent of northern Malaysian Borneo’s carbon stocks exist in forests that are not designated for maximum protections, according to new remote sensing and satellite mapping from Carnegie’s Greg Asner and his colleagues.
Understanding the impact of natural atmospheric particles
An international team of scientists, led by the University of Leeds, has quantified the relationship between natural sources of particles in the atmosphere and climate change.
Their study, published today in Nature Geoscience, shows that the cooling effect of natural atmospheric particles is greater during warmer years and could therefore slightly reduce the amount that temperatures rise as a result of climate change.
Top Credit Agency to Cities and States: Prepare for Climate Change or Face Lower Credit Rating
Moody’s Investors Service, one of the top credit rating agencies in the world, warned cities and states in the U.S. that unless they prepare for climate change, the agency could lower their credit ratings, making it harder for them to obtain low-interest bonds.
Para reducir las emisiones de CO2 considere el transporte y la vivienda
En todo el mundo, Estados Unidos es uno de los mayores emisores de gases de efecto invernadero. La administración de Obama comenzó los esfuerzos para reducir esos números mediante el aumento de los estándares de economía de combustible de vehículos en 2011 y con sus propuestas de Plan de energía limpia en 2015.
