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Five Factors to Explain the Record Heat in 2023
NASA announced that 2023 was the hottest year on record, according to an analysis of annual global average temperatures by the Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
Need for Speed: How Hummingbirds Switch Mental Gears in Flight
Hummingbirds use two distinct sensory strategies to control their flight, depending on whether they’re hovering or in forward motion, according to new research by University of British Columbia (UBC) zoologists.
How Tidal Range Electricity Generation Can Protect Coastal Areas From Flooding
Tidal range schemes can protect estuaries and coastal areas from the effects of sea level rise according to Lancaster researchers.
Winter Storm Wallops the U.S.
A potent winter storm plowed across the eastern half of the United States on January 9, 2024, delivering heavy rain and snow, strong winds, and damaging tornadoes.
‘Carbon Vault’ Peat Suffers From Drought
Peatlands are affected more by drought than expected.
