On Thursday, NASA released the first data maps from its new instrument launched to space earlier this year, which now is successfully transmitting information about major air pollutants over North America.
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Stormwater Biofiltration Increases Coho Salmon Hatchling Survival
A relatively simple, inexpensive method of filtering urban stormwater runoff dramatically boosted survival of newly hatched coho salmon in an experimental study.
Heatwaves Are Becoming More Frequent and More Deadly
The risk of fatal heatwaves has risen sharply over the past 20 years.
Could Microplastics in Soil Introduce Drug-Resistant Superbugs to the Food Supply?
Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics.
Soils Forming on the Branches of Trees Are an Overlooked Forest Habitat
In certain trees, soils can form along branches and can support varied plant and animal life.