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A kind of domino effect — a convergence of rising temperatures and changing precipitation rates occurred across the planet during the last ice age, stretching from 120,000–11,700 years ago.
A University of Arizona-led team has nailed down the temperature of the last ice age – the Last Glacial Maximum of 20,000 years ago – to about 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have discovered a metal-free carbon-based catalyst that has the potential to be much less expensive and more efficient for many industrial concerns, including manufacturing of bio- and fossil fuels, electrocatalysis, and fuel cells.
When fossil fuel or biomass burns, soot – also known as black carbon – fills the air.
Current poultry food safety guidelines for Salmonella, the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks, are inadequate.
Dieters looking for a healthier substitute of their favorite high-fat food—such as a bag of potato chips—typically have two choices in the grocery aisle: a smaller package of the exact same food or a larger portion of a “light” version.
