Many birds’ feathers are remarkably efficient at shedding water — so much so that “like water off a duck’s back” is a common expression.
Scientists Uncover the Amazing Way Sandgrouse Hold Water in Their Feathers
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Warm Liquid Spewing From Oregon Seafloor Comes From Cascadia Fault, Could Offer Clues to Earthquake Hazards
The field of plate tectonics is not that old, and scientists continue to learn the details of earthquake-producing geologic faults.
Scientists Discover a Way Earth’s Atmosphere Cleans Itself
Human activities emit many kinds of pollutants into the air, and without a molecule called hydroxide (OH), many of these pollutants would keep aggregating in the atmosphere.
Sierra Squirrels Find Their Niche Amid a Changing Climate
As the climate changes, many species are expected to adjust where and how they live.
UTA Research Uses Seawater to Remove Carbon Dioxide From Atmosphere
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is working to create a process that uses seawater to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Spike in Major League Home Runs Tied to Climate Change
In the history of Major League Baseball, first came the low-scoring dead-ball era, followed by the modern live-ball era characterized by power hitters such as Babe Ruth and Henry “Hank” Aaron.
