NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the eastern North Atlantic Ocean early on Oct. 3 and captured a visible image of Post-tropical Cyclone Lorenzo as it neared Ireland.
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UNH Researchers Find Northern Forests Have Lost Crucial Cold, Snowy Conditions
As the popular saying goes, “winter is coming,” but is it? Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found clear signs of a decline in frost days, snow covered days and other indicators of winter that could have lasting impacts on ecosystems, water supplies, the economy, tourism and human health.
Engineered Viruses Could Fight Drug Resistance
In the battle against antibiotic resistance, many scientists have been trying to deploy naturally occurring viruses called bacteriophages that can infect and kill bacteria.
Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Violent Crime Rates, Study Finds
Breathing dirty air can make you sick. But according to new research, it can also make you more aggressive.
Canadian Light Source Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Launch
From the discovery of an enzyme able to turn any blood into a universal donor type, to a process that creates plastic from sunshine and pollution, to identifying heat-tolerance traits in pea varieties.
Combustion Behavior of Aromatics May Provide Keys to Enhancing Heavy Oil Extraction
The problem of petroleum depletion becomes more and pertinent every day. As deficits arise, non-traditional and heavy oils, including bitumen and shales, emerge as the focus of extensive research.