Earth just roasted under its hottest July on record, according to scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Record Shattering: Earth Had Its Hottest July in 174 Years
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Microbe-Stuffed Soil Crusts Menaced by Climate Change
Novel approach to measuring microbe activity in wetted soil leads to better understanding of vulnerability, researchers report.
It’s Not Just Earthquakes — Fracking Also Linked to Small Tremors, Study Finds
While past studies have linked fracking to earthquakes, scientists now say the drilling method is also a source of even small seismic tremors.
The Future of Hydrogen Fuel: UNSW Researchers Develop Technique to Analyse Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stability
Understanding why existing hydrogen fuel cell prototypes degrade can pave the way for more durable cells.
Chemicals From Maize Roots Influence Wheat Yield
Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%.
Exceptionally Low Antarctic Sea Ice
Antarctica is in the depths of winter, yet the continent is surrounded by much less sea ice than scientists expected for this time of year.
