A Florida State University researcher has uncovered a new geophysical phenomenon where a hurricane or other strong storm can spark seismic events in the nearby ocean as strong as a 3.5 magnitude earthquake.
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US Green Economy Worth $1.3 Trillion per Year
The US green economy is estimated to generate over $1.3 trillion in revenue per year, representing 16.5% of the global green economy, according to a new study by UCL.
Yale-Developed Drug Shows Promise as Immune Therapy for Cancer
A therapy developed by Yale researchers stimulates immune cells to shrink or kill tumors in mice, according to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
A Synthetic Cells Make Long-Distance Calls
The search for effective biological tools is a marathon, not a sprint, even when the distances are on the microscale.
Fire Blankets Can Protect Buildings from Wildfires
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.
Why Keeping Mature Forests Intact Is Key to the Climate Fight
William Moomaw has had a distinguished career as a physical chemist and environmental scientist, helping found the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at Tufts University’s Fletcher School and serving as lead author on five reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).