New research shows how deforestation and population growth have greatly impacted landslide risk in the Kivu Rift.
Landslide Disaster Risk in the Kivu Rift Is Linked to Deforestation and Population Growth
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Tracking Water Storage Shows Options for Improving Water Management During Floods and Droughts
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a balance sheet for water across the United States – tracking total water storage in 14 of the country’s major aquifers over 15 years.
Urban Lights Keep Insects Awake at Night
A new study shows how an increase in nighttime lighting (light pollution) and heat from urban areas disturbs the hibernation periods of insects.
Tailoring Wearable Technology and Telehealth in Treating Parkinson’s Disease
Wearable health technologies are vastly popular with people wanting to improve their physical and mental health.
The Case for Onboard Carbon Dioxide Capture on Long-Range Vehicles
When people talk about how to eliminate vehicles’ carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, often the conversation often focuses on electrifying cars, trucks and buses.
The Basque Country’s Industrial Waste Heat Could Be Reusable
Many traditional industrial processes generate heat that is normally released into the atmosphere but which could be reused. In production processes such as smelting, iron and steel, paper or cement, between 35 % and 50 % of the heat generated is lost.
