Utah engineers and scientists to lead international center supporting climate resilience for 136,000-mile network of power lines.
Shoring up the West’s Grid Against Extreme Weather
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Ancient Plant Wax Reveals How Global Warming Affects Methane in Arctic Lakes
Warming led to an intensified methane cycle, lasting thousands of years, study finds.
Walking More Than Five Flights of Stairs a Day Can Cut Risk of Heart Disease by 20%, Study Says
Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps up the stairs each day could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Tulane University.
Scientists Observe the Influence of Gravity on Antimatter for the First Time
Scientists have demonstrated the existence of gravity between antimatter and Earth, reaffirming Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
Illinois-Led Team Puts Cows and Microbes to Work to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
As we hurtle toward crucial tipping points on a warming planet, an international team of scientists is recruiting a surprising ally to make a powerful dent in greenhouse gas emissions: the cow.
Scientists Figured Out What Causes Earth’s Strongest Lightning
When a storm’s charging zone sits close to the earth’s surface, the resulting “superbolts” can be 1,000 times stronger than regular lightning.
