Environment
Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite
Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite, making them fascinating for environmental historians. Human actions long ago have contributed to the widespread spread of tick-borne diseases. The black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and other tick species can transmit Lyme disease, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted […]
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Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change
Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change A new study finds that increasing northern wildfires will actually slow global warming by 12% globally and 38% in the Arctic over the next 35 years. The increase in boreal fires, primarily due to climate change, has been underestimated in previous climate models, which have kept fire […]
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Method turns urine into super valuable material
Method turns urine into super valuable material A research team has engineered a yeast platform that converts human urine into hydroxyapatite, a high-value, biocompatible substance for use in dental and bone implants. The process achieves two goals at once: removing human urine from wastewater streams and producing a material that can be commercially marketed for […]
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NASA Sensor on Space Station Eyes Contamination off California Coast
NASA Sensor on Space Station Eyes Contamination off California Coast NASA’s EMIT instrument on the International Space Station has successfully detected signs of sewage in wastewater plumes off the California coast, providing a new tool for monitoring water quality. The instrument uses hyperspectral imaging spectroscopy to analyze sunlight reflecting off the planet below, allowing scientists […]
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Is the plastic in your kitchen dangerous for your health?
Is the plastic in your kitchen dangerous for your health? Plastic containers and utensils in your kitchen may be releasing harmful chemicals that can affect human health. The plastics used in kitchen utensils, such as black plastic spatulas and cutting boards, may contain brominated flame retardants and heavy metals, which have been linked to cancer, […]
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NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health
NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals Year-Long Terrestrial Data on Plant Health: The mission has gathered a complete year of data to show changes in plant health, using three pigments: chlorophyll, anthocyanins, and carotenoids. Improved Visualization: The combination of these three pigments allows scientists to […]
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ICESat-2 Applications Team Hosts Satellite Bathymetry Workshop
ICESat-2 Applications Team Hosts Satellite Bathymetry Workshop The NASA ICESat-2 Applications Team recently hosted a satellite bathymetry workshop to discuss the current state and future needs of satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) using data from ICESat-2’s Advanced Topographic Laster Altimetry System (ATLAS). The workshop, held in conjunction with the US-Hydro meeting, brought together SDB end-users, algorithm developers, […]
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Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews
Supreme Court changes the game on federal environmental reviews The US Supreme Court has changed the game on federal environmental reviews by issuing a landmark ruling in the case of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado. The court’s decision clarifies that federal agencies should give strong deference to their own NEPA (National Environmental […]
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Few bird species can escape climate change
Few bird species can escape climate change A new study finds that few bird species can escape the effects of climate change due to their inability to relocate quickly enough or far enough. The study analyzed data on the movements of 406 North American bird species and found that, on average, birds relocated between 40-50 […]
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Summary of the 2024 SAGE III/ISS Meeting
Summary of the 2024 SAGE III/ISS Meeting The 2024 SAGE III/ISS meeting was a success, providing valuable updates on the status of SAGE III/ISS operations, data product calibration and validation, and new developments. SAGE III/ISS remains essential for profiling key atmospheric constituents, including water vapor, aerosols, O₃, and NO₂, with its long-term, consistent data record […]
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