For NOAA’s 50th anniversary, we are highlighting oral history interviews from 24 employees -- some retired, some still working -- who have made a mark on the agency.
A Look Back With Tsunami Expert Eddie Bernard
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Cognitive Disorders Linked to Severe COVID-19 Risk
Dementia and other cognitive disorders now appear to be risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia.
Seesaw of Indo-Pacific Summer Monsoons Triggered by the Tropical Atlantic Ocean
The Indian summer monsoon (ISM) and western North Pacific summer monsoon (WNPSM) are two major subcomponents of the Asian summer monsoon.
New Sulfur Dioxide Conversion Method May Transform Current Industrial Techniques
A single-step, plasma-enhanced catalytic process to convert sulfur dioxide to pure sulfur from tail gas streams may provide a promising, more environmentally-friendly alternative to current multistage thermal, catalytic and absorptive processes, according to scientists at Penn State.
Study Measures Effectiveness of Different Face Mask Materials When Coughing
A team of researchers has tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags to determine what type of mask material is most effective at trapping the ultrafine particles that may contain viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19.
Location, Extent of Coral Reefs Mapped Worldwide Using Advanced AI
Nearly 75% of the world’s coral reefs are under threat from global stressors such as climate change and local stressors such as overfishing and coastal development.
