The land masses of Japan shifted from east to west to east again in the months before the strongest earthquake in the country’s recorded history, a 2011 magnitude-9 earthquake that killed more than 15,500 people, new research shows.
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Tuning Into Dolphin Chatter Could Boost Conservation Efforts
Tuning in to the signature 'whistles' of dolphins could prove a game-changer in being able to accurately track the movements of this much-loved protected species.
A Milder Hair Dye Based on Synthetic Melanin
With the coronavirus pandemic temporarily shuttering hair salons, many clients are appreciating, and missing, the ability of hair dye to cover up grays or touch up roots.
Forest Service Debuts State-by-State Statistics on Carbon as Part of National Greenhouse Gas Reporting
For the first time, a new publication by the USDA Forest Service delivers an overview of the status and trends of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from forest land, woodlands, hardwood products, and urban trees nationally for 49 U.S. states.
New Recycling Method Could Make Polyurethane Sustainable
Polyurethanes (PUs) are used in many products, such as mattresses, insulation, footwear and construction materials.
Long-term Consequences of Coastal Development as Bad as an Oil Spill on Coral Reefs
The near-shore habitats of Bahia Las Minas in the central Caribbean coast of Panama became heavily contaminated after a refinery accident in 1986.