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Climate Change Loaded Dice for Brutal Drought in Sicily
Global warming has fueled an exceptional drought on the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia, a new analysis finds.
Dangerous Airborne Fungus Boosted by California Droughts
Valley fever is an emerging fungal disease in the western United States that most often causes flu-like symptoms, but can also cause dangerous or even deadly complications.
Wildland Fires Scorch Idaho Wilderness
On July 24, 2024, lightning ignited what became known as the Wapiti fire in central Idaho.
Upcycling Excess Carbon Dioxide With Tiny Microbes
While some microbes can make people sick or spoil food, others are critical for survival.
Ecofriendly Glass Invented at Penn State Secures Partner for Product Development
LionGlass, a new family of glass engineered by researchers at Penn State, has secured its first corporate partner, a move toward bringing the ecofriendly alternative to standard soda lime silicate glass to market.