Extreme floods and severe droughts on the Amazon River have occurred more frequently in the last 40 years.
New Study Examines Historical Drought and Flooding on the Amazon River
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Sweet Corn Yield at the Mercy of the Environment, Except for One Key Factor
A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has identified the top factors accounting for yield variability in processing sweet corn (used for canned and frozen products), including one within the control of processors.
Hot Chemistry Quickly Transforms Aromatic Molecules Into Harmful Aerosols
Joint research groups at Tampere University, University of Helsinki, Lund University and Pi-Numerics, Salzburg, have established key early steps in the conversion of aromatic molecules, a major constituent of traffic and other urban volatile emissions, into aerosol.
Firing Up Fire Detection Efforts with Deep Learning Models
Researchers at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego have developed new deep learning models to continue improving efforts for early wildfire detection.
Study: Atmospheric Circulation Weakens Following Volcanic Eruptions
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined.
Call to Protect Whales and Dolphins at Indian Ocean Hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a new protected area.
