A potent greenhouse gas, methane is released by many sources, both human and natural. Large cities emit significant amounts of methane, but in many cases the exact emission sources are unknown.
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First Clear View of a Boiling Cauldron Where Stars are Born
University of Maryland researchers created the first high-resolution image of an expanding bubble of hot plasma and ionized gas where stars are born.
Wild Bees Need Deadwood in the Forest
How many tree species are there in the forest? How are the trees scattered throughout?
Bird Migration Takes Plants in Wrong Direction to Cope with Climate Change
The study, published in Nature, reveals that the vast majority of plants from European woodlands are dispersed by birds migrating to warmer latitudes in the south, while far fewer are dispersed by birds migrating north.
Songbirds and Humans Share Some Common Speech Patterns
If you listen to songbirds, you will recognize repeated melodies or phrases. Each phrase is made up of distinct sounds, strung together.
Machine Learning Aids Earthquake Risk Prediction
Our homes and offices are only as solid as the ground beneath them.
