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Raindrop Splash Triggers Release of Airborne Organic Particles

Most of us think of that sweet smell after a storm as the aftereffect of rain that has rinsed the air of pollutants and dust. But it turns out that rain also triggers the release of a mist of particles from wet soils into the air, a finding with consequences of its own for how scientists model our planet's climate and future.

3 May 2016

Variable Climate Patterns in Pacific Ocean Play Critical Role on Impact of Sea-Ice Loss on Arctic Warming

The crucial role that sea-ice loss plays in rapid Arctic warming is regulated by variable climate patterns taking place in the Pacific Ocean, a pioneering new study has found.

3 May 2016

Coral Reefs in Florida Keys Dissolving Faster Due to Ocean Acidification, Say UM Researchers

In a new study, University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science researchers found that the limestone that forms the foundation of coral reefs along the Florida Reef Tract is dissolving during the fall and winter months on many reefs in the Florida Keys. The research showed that the upper Florida Keys were the most impacted by the annual loss of reef.

3 May 2016

New ITE Bio-Battery Uses Blood Glucose to Produce Energy

Researchers at the Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (Technological Institute of Energy, ITE) are working on the creation of a bio-battery that uses blood glucose to produce energy. Such a battery would cut down on the number of surgical interventions a pacemaker user must undergo.

2 May 2016

New Research Reveals Mechanisms Linked to Lack of Surface Melting in Greenland Ice Sheet

The Earth's climate has been warming, but even though the Greenland ice sheet is melting rapidly in the coastal regions, there are large parts of the ice sheet (40 percent) where there has hardly been any melting on the surface.

2 May 2016

Study Uncovers Mystery of How Much Snow Piles Up on Greenland Ice Sheet

Although the coastal regions of the Greenland Ice Sheet are experiencing rapid melting, a significant portion of the interior of that ice sheet has remained stable – but a new study suggests that stability may not continue.

2 May 2016

Clean Fuel’s Pollution Cutting Emulsified Fuel to Power Team Britannia’s Multi-Million Powerboat

Janssen-Cilag International NV today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a Positive Opinion, recommending broadening the existing marketing authorisation for ibrutinib as a single agent for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).

29 Apr 2016

Deoxygenation Due to Climate Change Could Pose Major Threat to Marine Life

A reduction in the amount of oxygen dissolved in the oceans due to climate change is already discernible in some parts of the world and should be evident across large regions of the oceans between 2030 and 2040, according to a new study led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

28 Apr 2016

MIT Scientist Explores Impacts of Atmosphere’s Composition on Climate

Winds that blow across the Sahara desert in North Africa pick up particles of soil and sand, and typically carry them westward. Many of these grains travel across the Atlantic, leading to poor-visibility days in the southern U.S. and Caribbean, transporting nutrients to far-flung ecosystems in South America, and impacting hurricane formation in the Atlantic.

28 Apr 2016

Researchers Analyze Ancient Glass-Glued Walls to Find Probable Solutions for Nuke Waste

A team of researchers from Washington State University (WSU) are looking at ancient materials from various parts of the world to help with the issue of nuclear waste storage and disposal. They published their research findings on ancient glass and rock defense walls in American Ceramic Society Bulletin (May issue).

27 Apr 2016

Subtle Changes in Forest Structure Due to Differing Management Practices Can Influence Forest Temperature Regimes

The soaring canopy and dense understory of an old-growth forest could provide a buffer for plants and animals in a warming world, according to a study from Oregon State University published today in Science Advances.

25 Apr 2016

Melaleuca Leaves Could Provide Crucial Insights into Climate Change

Synonymous with the Australian landscape, the paperbark tree is most recognised for its distinctive bark, but it is the leaves that have found themselves at the centre of research which could provide crucial insights into climate change.

25 Apr 2016

New Test Could Help Track Shale Gas Hazard in Shallow Groundwater

A new technique to spot contamination of shallow groundwater has been devised by a team of researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre. The new technique can be used for tracking the contamination caused by unconventional gas extraction methods like fracking.

25 Apr 2016

Researchers Devise New Way to Convert Waste Cooking Oil into Biodiesel

Running vehicles without the use of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, is an extremely challenging task. Biodiesel that is extracted from fats and natural oils is a potential alternative to these fossil fuels, but the high cost is its major drawback.

22 Apr 2016

New Electrochemistry-Based Technique Uses Simple, Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Reagents

A team of researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a novel and optimized way to attain a chemical reaction that is used a lot in the pharmaceutical, flavor, and fragrance industries.

22 Apr 2016