Untreated sewage could affect 5 times more people than direct flooding, a new study shows.
E. Underwood
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Toward More Realistic Modeling of the Mesosphere
New study reveals complex behavior of gravity waves in the atmosphere.
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How Space Storms Affect the Satellite Superhighway
A powerful numerical model reveals how space weather disturbs magnetic field at geosynchronous orbit.
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How Fast Is the Nile Delta Sinking?
New study calculates the delta’s subsidence on the basis of satellite data.
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How Heavy Oxygen Ions Escape Earth’s Gravity
A new study reveals that low-frequency electromagnetic waves accompany intense heating events at low altitudes.
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How to Build a Better Light Trap
Nanosized chambers capture bits of light for infinite amounts of time.
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Major Uncertainty in Estimates of Carbon Trapped in Soil
A new study reveals discrepancies between global databases and field measurements.
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A Novel Way to Track Magma Flow
Sparse seismic data can accurately predict volcanic eruptions.
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California’s Water Savings Dwindle When Drought Fears Subside
Policy changes and media attention affect how much water Californians use, as well as how long these behaviors prevail. Could public awareness shift behaviors toward long-term conservation?
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Managing Radio Traffic Jams with the Cloud
Sensor networks and data mining allow for fully automated, real-time monitoring of radio waves.