It’s the most fundamental of processes — the evaporation of water from the surfaces of oceans and lakes, the burning off of fog in the morning sun, and the drying of briny ponds that leaves solid salt behind.
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Could Automation, Electrification of Long-Haul Trucking Reduce Environmental Impacts?
A new University of Michigan study finds that automation and electrification of long-haul trucking can reduce urban health impacts and environmental damages.
‘Sunny Day Flooding’ Increases Fecal Contamination of Coastal Waters
A new study finds that “sunny day flooding,” which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters.
No Bull: How Creating Less-Gassy Cows Could Help Fight Climate Change
A Curtin University study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels, which play a considerable role in climate change.
Feedback Loop That is Melting Ice Shelves in West Antarctica Revealed
New research has uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of the floating portions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, pushing up global sea levels.
Laser-Treated Cork Absorbs Oil for Carbon-Neutral Ocean Cleanup
Treated cork has higher absorbance, harnesses sunlight to trap oil in minutes.