A new analysis indicates that the frequency and magnitude of extreme precipitation events are expected to increase as Earth continues to warm.
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North Carolina Bald Cypress Tree Is at Least 2,674 Years Old
Researchers say it’s the oldest-known living tree in eastern North America. If it hadn’t been protected, it could have ended up as garden mulch.
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Seeing the Light
Scientists continue to use Apollo’s last experiment to probe everything from the interior of the Moon to theories of gravity.
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National Academy Can Now Expel Scientists in Cases of Misconduct
Members of the National Academy of Sciences recently voted that membership in the 156-year-old institution can be revoked in cases of “egregious violations” of its Code of Conduct.
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Ordinary Security Cameras Could Keep an Eye on Rainfall
A new opportunistic sensing strategy could use existing closed-circuit television networks to accurately capture rainfall intensity, despite low-cost equipment and visually complex scenes.
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Role of Humans in Past Hurricane Potential Intensity Is Unclear
In recent decades, there have been more intense North Atlantic hurricanes. A new study compares climate models to see whether they can attribute increasing potential intensity to human activity.
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Role of Continental Arcs in Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Continental arcs are a major player in global carbon dioxide emissions, but quantifying that relationship is hard. A new study accepts the challenge on a global scale over 750 million years.
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Seasonal and Annual Changes in Pitch in Blue Whale Calls
Six years of acoustic recordings detect seasonal shifts in blue whale vocalizations that correlate with the presence of icebergs, a primary source of ambient ocean noise in the southern Indian Ocean.
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Modeling the Subsurface Hydrology of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Firn aquifers—pockets of meltwater beneath the surface of an ice sheet—could have far-reaching impacts on subglacial hydrology, a new study finds.
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Careers in Community Science
Community science brings scientists and communities together to solve local challenges. What are the career paths in community science, and what opportunities might the future bring?