NOAA/NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this image of the Bush Fire on June 22, 2020 showing clouds of smoke pouring off the Bush Fire that is plaguing Arizona.
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Extending the Coverage of PM2.5 Monitoring to Help Improve Air Quality
The particulate matter in the atmosphere can result in poor air quality and visibility, posing a risk to human health and transportation safety.
Decline in Green Energy Spending Might Offset COVID-Era Emissions Benefits
The short-term environmental benefits of the COVID-19 crisis, including declines in carbon emissions and local air pollution, have been documented since the early days of the crisis.
Robot Cuddles Fill Void When Touching Is Taboo
As the coronavirus pandemic leaves many missing the warmth of human embrace, BGU scientists find robots can help those suffering through pain when there’s nobody to hold their hand.
Research Sheds New Light on the Role of Sea Ice in Controlling Atmospheric Carbon Levels
A new study has highlighted the crucial role that sea ice across the Southern Ocean played in controlling atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during times of past climate change, and could provide a critical resource for developing future climate change models.
Climate Change, the Rise of the Roman Empire, and the Fall of the Ptolemies
The assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E. triggered a 17-year power struggle that ultimately ended the Roman Republic leading to the rise of the Roman Empire.