Stevens professor Philip Odonkor, an expert in energy technologies, uses AI tools to investigate the impact of extreme weather on solar-powered and electrified homes and uncover their unique vulnerabilities and develop insights on how they handle harsh conditions.
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Exposure to Air Pollution Associated with More Hospital Admissions for Lower Respiratory Infections
Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Climate Warming Leads to More Frequent Tree Reproduction at Expense of Growth
A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on the European beech (Fagus sylvatica), one of Europe’s most widespread and ecologically important tree species.
An Arctic ‘Beyond Recognition’ by 2100
In 2024, annual average global air temperatures surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time, triggering extreme weather events like record-breaking rainfall and flooding events in the Sahara Desert and extreme summer heat waves across the planet.
New Technology Lights Way for Accelerating Coral Reef Restoration
Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities.
Decades-Long Study Shows This Endangered Butterfly Benefits From Hurricanes
Sometimes, nature’s surprises come with wings. In a new study, scientists pulled from a 35-year dataset to examine long-term population trends of the federally endangered Schaus’ swallowtail butterfly (Heraclides ponceana).