Wrapping a building in a fire-protective blanket is a viable way of protecting it against wildfires, finds the first study to scientifically assesses this method of defense.
Fire Blankets Can Protect Buildings from Wildfires
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FDA Approves Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed For Human, Animal Consumption
The dual-purpose cotton variety developed by Texas A&M researchers has the potential to make a significant impact on nutrition security around the world.
What Will Our World Look Like in 2050?
USC researchers say confronting reality and taking local action may help humanity cope — and even spur economies and innovation.
High Points of the Sierras
Satellite views of the tallest peak in the continental US show its rugged beauty.
Glacier Volume Reduced by 10 Percent in Only Five Years
During the summer heatwaves of 2019, glacier melt rates reached record levels. This led to another year of major losses of ice volume, as reported by the Cryospheric Commission of the Swiss Academy of Sciences.
New Research Suggests Global Ice Age Changed the Face of the Planet
Curtin University researchers have discovered that a global ice age more than 600 million years ago dramatically altered the face of the planet, leaving a barren, flooded landscape and clear oceans.
