New study finds seafloor topography accounts for up to 50% of the changes in depth at which carbon has been sequestered.
Shape and Depth of Ocean Floor Profoundly Influence How Carbon Is Stored There
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Airplane Noise Exposure May Increase Risk of Chronic Disease
A new study found that people who were exposed to higher levels of noise from aircraft were more likely to have a higher body mass index, an indicator for obesity that can lead to stroke or hypertension.
Mussels Downstream of Wastewater Treatment Plant Contain Radium, Study Reports
Burrowed into streambeds and rarely moving for their decades-long lifespans, freshwater mussels are biomonitors, meaning they indicate how clean their environment is, according to Penn State researchers.
Understanding the Mechanisms for Local Amplification of 2024 Tsunamis in Iida Bay
Researchers uncover the unique mechanisms that resulted in severe tsunamis in Iida Bay caused by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Fungus Breaks Down Ocean Plastic
A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight.
Telehealth Can Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated With Cancer Care, Study Finds
Telemedicine visits for cancer care may not only be more convenient and easier to schedule than in-person appointments, they're also better for the planet, new research by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists shows.
