A new assessment of groundwater resources in the Spanish Valley watershed in southern Utah shows an amount that is about 30–40% lower than previously reported, according to a U.S. Geological Survey report.
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Offshore Oil and Gas Rigs Leak More Greenhouse Gas Than Expected
A survey of offshore installations extracting oil and natural gas in the North Sea revealed far more leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, than currently estimated by the British government, according to a research team led by scientists from Princeton University.
Fear of Predators Causes PTSD-Like Changes in Brains of Wild Animals
Fear can be measured in the brain and fearful life-threatening events can leave quantifiable long-lasting traces in the neural circuitry of the brain with enduring effects on behaviour, as shown most clearly in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Researchers Observe Coral Reef Damage and Invasive Alga in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
NOAA and partner scientists recently completed a 22-day expedition aboard the NOAA Ship Rainier in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
U.S. Fracking Boom Likely Culprit in Rapid Rise of Global Methane Emissions
The boom in U.S. shale gas and oil production may have ignited a significant global spike in methane emissions blamed for accelerating the pace of the climate crisis, according to research.
Researchers Refine Guidelines for Pediatric Brain Injuries
When a child suffers a head trauma, medical professionals are in high gear to prevent further damage to a developing brain.