After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into the environment.
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First-Of-Its-Kind Study Uses Remote Sensing to Monitor Plastic Debris in Rivers and Lakes
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UH Scientists Solving Meteorological Mysteries on Mars
A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing our understanding of climate and weather on Mars and providing critical insights into Earth’s atmospheric processes as well.
New Research Shows Grasses Can Fortify Forests Against Buckthorn Invasion
New University of Minnesota research suggests that seeding native plants alongside invasive removal efforts may turn the tide in the battle against buckthorn.
Changes in Store for Atmospheric Rivers
Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the potent storms known as atmospheric rivers to evolve as the climate warms.
Breakthrough New Material Brings Affordable, Sustainable Future Within Grasp
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