The key to cooling ‘urban heat islands’ may lie in the countryside, according to a new study from scientists at the University of Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) and Southeast University (China).
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How Pollution May Remain in Water After Oil Spill Cleanups
Oil drops from underwater oil spills can break into tinier droplets at the surface that remain suspended in the water, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Good Timing: UNLV Study Unravels How Our Brains Track Time
Ever hear the old adage that time flies when you’re having fun?
Solar Farms With Stormwater Controls Mitigate Runoff, Erosion, Study Finds
As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown.
Illinois Studies Explore Converting Wastewater to Fertilizer With Fungal Treatment
Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production.
Weather Experts Discover New Effect of Storm - In a Teacup
Britain, prepare for deep depression: storms ruin tea.