2021 was a good year for research of all kinds. The strongest coronal mass ejection in…
Transistor-based sensors offer hope for rapid diagnosis and treatment for COVID-19 and other infections
A solid-state metal oxide transistor-based technology can detect tiny quantities of biomolecules, such as DNA and…
NASA’s Webb Telescope Will Have the Coolest Camera in Space
Before the MIRI instrument – one of four scientific instruments aboard the observatory – can operate,…
Research shows household income impacts of storms, need for more equitable climate resilience planning for cities
A new analysis of the economic impacts of Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy could help improve…
US study: Record highs, rain and beaver damage in Arctic
The Arctic continues to deteriorate from global warming, not setting as many records this year as…
Night lights: New global atlas maps out artificial light at night under the sea
As coastal areas become increasingly developed, concerns are growing about levels of artificial light at night…
How we measure the effects of methane matters for climate policy
How effective is the promotion of low-meat diets at reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to carbon…
Researchers show why heat may make weather less predictable
A new Stanford University study shows rising temperatures may intensify the unpredictability of weather in Earth’s…
Anti-gay slurs not targeted just at gay men
The childhood playground can be a tough place with insults flying faster than dodgeballs, and while some…
Researchers find climate change record in clam shells
The tiny, pale surf clam about the size of a fingernail that most people have seen…