Research Spotlights Archive - Page 87 of 91

2 December 2014

A Dearth of Hurricanes Cannot Explain Maya Collapse

Mud layers in a stalagmite from a cave on the Yucatán Peninsula show hurricane activity was steady or elevated throughout the Maya collapse.

Climate Change

Ocean acidification in the Great Barrier Reef

2 December 2014

Ocean Acidification Worse in Coral Reefs

The rate of ocean acidification in coral reefs outpaces the rise in carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere.

Space Science & Space Physics

25 November 2014

Upper Atmosphere Has Cooled Steadily for Three Decades

Scientists projected that the upper atmosphere would continue to cool and contract with rising greenhouse gas emissions. Now, these projections have been confirmed for the first time.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

25 November 2014

Downstream Effect of Blowing a Hole in a 38-meter Dam

Researchers tracked what happened to the White Salmon River after engineers removed the 100-year-old Condit Dam.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

25 November 2014

Measuring Rainfall in West Africa Using Cellular Networks

Scientists demonstrated that rainfall can be monitored using the network of cellular towers throughout West Africa.

Space Science & Space Physics

25 November 2014

Role of Lunar Atmospheric Tides in Thermosphere Density

Researchers explored how lunar gravity affects the density of the thermosphere. The study could help improve the accuracy of satellite orbit predictions.

Geology & Geophysics