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NASA Estimates Hurricane Dorian’s Massive Bahama Rainfall Totals
Hurricane Dorian dropped excessive rainfall on the Bahamas and NASA calculated the rainfall the storm generated.
Researchers Unearth Cost-Effective Method for Finding Shale Gas
Penn State researchers detail a method for approximating available gas in untapped areas using well production data taken from more than 5,600 existing wells in the Marcellus Shale region.
New Viruses Discovered in Endangered Wild Pacific Salmon Populations
Three new viruses—including one from a group of viruses never before shown to infect fish—have been discovered in endangered Chinook and sockeye salmon populations.
Helping Alaskan Coastal Communities Adjust to Global Warming
Multi-institutional team of researchers awarded $3 million NSF grant as part of Arctic climate studies program.
New Mathematical Model Can Improve Radiation Therapy of Brain Tumours
Researchers have developed a new model to optimize radiation therapy and significantly increase the number of tumour cells killed during treatment.
