In July 2023, NASA’s ER-2 aircraft has been flying close to thunderclouds to investigate lightning and its connection to the vast energy fields in our atmosphere.
NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft Flies High to Investigate Lightning
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Sahara Dust Can Enhance Removal of Methane From the Atmosphere
There is a hidden link between Saharan dust clouds and the levels of atmospheric methane – a strong greenhouse gas.
How to Move Communities Away From Flooding Risks With Minimal Harm
As sea levels rise and flooding becomes more frequent, many countries are considering a controversial strategy: relocation of communities.
Drought Resilience Toolkit Helps Protect Regional Communities
El Nino conditions brewing in the Pacific Ocean could exacerbate the return of extremely hot temperatures in regional Australia, but Flinders University experts have developed a drought resilience toolkit with strategies that can assist regional communities and farmers ahead of time.
Shellfish Reefs Improve Marine Biodiversity
Local shellfish including native razorfish and flat oysters, and feral pacific oysters, are showing strong ecosystem benefits for marine species within the Port River estuary ecosystem in Adelaide – with Flinders University researchers also discovering an exotic whelk that has found a foothold in the popular coastal area.
New Study Reveals That Tree Species Diversity Increases Spider Density
Spiders are often maligned for being creepy critters, but they are some of the most environmentally friendly pest regulators.
