Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a Penn State-led study published today (Sept. 14) in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Rivers Rapidly Warming, Losing Oxygen; Aquatic Life May Be at Risk, Study Finds
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Pixel-By-Pixel Analysis Yields Insights Into Lithium-Ion Batteries
By mining data from X-ray images, researchers at MIT, Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator, and the Toyota Research Institute have made significant new discoveries about the reactivity of lithium iron phosphate, a material used in batteries for electric cars and in other rechargeable batteries.
100-Year Floods Could Occur Yearly by End of 21st Century
Some floods are so severe they rarely strike more than once a century, but rising seas could threaten coastal communities with yearly extreme floods.
Brunt Ice Shelf Speeds up After Calving of Giant Iceberg
Following the calving of the A-81 iceberg at the end of January 2023, the Brunt Ice Shelf is moving faster than before.
A Summer Light Show Dims: Why Are Fireflies Disappearing?
Fireflies — whose shimmering, magical glows light up summer nights — are in trouble, threatened by habitat destruction, light pollution, and pesticide use.
Roadside Hedges Can Reduce Harmful Ultrafine Particle Pollution Around Schools
A new study led by Cambridge University confirms that planting hedges between roadsides and school playgrounds can dramatically reduce children’s exposure to traffic-related particle pollution.
