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NASA Examines the Powerful U.S. Northeast Storm
The remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe had merged with another system and brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to New England. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core observatory satellite flew over the northeastern United States on Sunday, Oct 29, 2017 and gathered data on the powerful storm that was affecting the region.
How to Store Information in Your Clothes Invisibly, Without Electronics
A new type of smart fabric developed at the University of Washington could pave the way for jackets that store invisible passcodes and open the door to your apartment or office.
Future Climate Change May Not Adversely Impact Seafood Quality, Research Suggests
The eating qualities of UK oysters may not be adversely affected by future ocean acidification and global warming, new research has suggested.
Antarctic Research Station To Close As Cracks In Ice Shelf Grow
A research station in Antarctica, the Halley VI, will be temporarily shut down for the second year in a row among concerns over deep, growing cracks in the ice shelf on either side of the facility, The Guardian reported. The station, which sits atop the nearly 500-foot thick Brunt ice shelf, is operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
Are the Grandkids Worth It? Climate Change Policy Depends on How We Value Human Population
If the human population continues to grow, more pressure will be put on carbon dioxide emissions — leaving future generations vulnerable to the effects of climate change. To head this off, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced, but that could cost billions of dollars or more over the next few decades, a dilemma plaguing today’s policymakers.