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The reasons behind aerosol pollution over the eastern slope of the Tibetan Plateau
The aerosol optical depth over the eastern slope of the Tibetan Plateau (ESTP) is extremely large—and…
These sharks use unique molecules to glow green
In the depths of the sea, certain shark species transform the ocean’s blue light into a…
Myanmar floods force tens of thousands from homes
Raging floods across Myanmar have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in recent…
Researchers discover oldest fossil forest in Asia
The Devonian period, which was 419 million to 359 million years ago, is best known for…
Rapid coral death and decay, not just bleaching, as marine heatwaves intensify
When ocean temperatures rise, corals are put at risk of a phenomenon known as bleaching, in…
Why does El Niño decay faster than La Niña?
Warm and cold phases of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) exhibit a significant asymmetry in their decay…
Neural networks will help manufacture carbon nanotubes
Thin films made of carbon nanotubes hold a lot of promise for advanced optoelectronics, energy and…
Forget 'Obamageddon', 'Prepping' is now part of mainstream US politics and culture
Long considered an extreme reaction to fears of Armageddon and imminent nuclear disaster, ‘preppers’ in the…
Using lasers to visualize molecular mysteries in our atmosphere
Invisible to the human eye, molecular interactions between gases and liquids underpin much of our lives,…