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High-Flying NASA ‘NACHOS’ Instrument May Help Predict Volcanic Eruptions
NASA is launching a prototype instrument that could make it easier to monitor volcanic activity and air quality.
Non-Local Ozone Sources Create a Springtime Air Quality Challenge for Las Vegas
New results from an in-depth study of ozone production and transport in the greater Las Vegas area reveal how much of the city's ground-level ozone may come from non-local and non-controllable sources.
Chemists Discover Range of Environmental Contaminants in Fracking Wastewater
he researchers suggest the technology used for their comprehensive analysis of produced water is essential for proper reuse or disposal by oil and gas producers.
Can a Planet Have a Mind of Its Own?
The collective activity of life—all of the microbes, plants, and animals—have changed planet Earth.
Texas A&M Scientist Surveys Bat Species In Abandoned Mines
Michael Morrison observes bat populations at the Mojave National Preserve and other locations used as seasonal shelter, providing helpful information for both conservation efforts and public safety.