Considering how many firms can meet pollutant standards can spur green tech development

When a government agency considers tightening a standard on a pollutant, it often considers the proportion…

Real-time data show COVID-19 led to 60% drop in leisure, hospitality and retail employment

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 crisis is affecting the U.S. economy and labor markets…

Decoding the skies: The impact of water vapor on afternoon rainfall

The role that atmospheric water vapor plays in weather is complex and not clearly understood. However,…

Liquid metal research invokes 'Terminator' film—but much friendlier

Pu Zhang likes to compare his team’s research on liquid metals to the Terminator—specifically 1991’s Terminator…

Severe coral loss leaves reefs with larger fish but low energy turnover

Research on the Great Barrier Reef has found severe coral loss to be associated with substantial…

NASA to Demonstrate First-of-its-Kind In-Space Manufacturing Technique for Telescope Mirrors

Large telescopes that could be used for detecting and analyzing Earth-like planets in orbit around other…

Astronomers Capture Rare Images Of Planet-forming Disks Around Stars

An international team of astronomers has captured fifteen images of the inner rims of planet-forming disks…

Climate change: Could the coronavirus crisis spur a green recovery?

Some governments want to channel their economic recovery plans into low-carbon industries. Click here…

Risky Business? NASA and Tom Cruise Talk Movie Plans

The head of NASA said the agency is working with the “Mission: Impossible” star on a…

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 5 May 2020

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast Click here for original story, Joint…