Scientists studying the impact of record heat and drought on intact African tropical rainforests were surprised by how resilient they were to extreme conditions during the last major El Niño event.
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Nanofiber Filter Captures Almost 100% Of Coronavirus Aerosols
A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of commercial masks out of the water by capturing 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in an experiment.
Scientists Take a Bite Out of Solar Efficiency Challenge With Sandwich Model
In a world hungry for cheaper, more efficient renewable energy, Australian researchers have served up a treat.
Rising Energy Demand for Cooling
Climate-related temperature rises will further increase the cooling demand of buildings.
Study Forecasts a More Fiery Future for Southcentral Alaska
Some of the weather conditions that led to the destructive McKinley and Swan Lake fires in 2019 could be a mainstay of Southcentral Alaska summers in the future, according to a recent article by a team of scientists with the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.
Study Raises New Alarm Over Long-Term Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke
Chronic exposure to second-hand smoke results in lower body weight and cognitive impairments that more profoundly affects males, according to new research in mice led by Oregon Health & Science University.


