2019 Was a Tumultuous Fire Season in the Amazon
Scientists and researchers have pieced together the many impacts the 2019 Amazon fire season had on that region and the world as a whole.
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Testing Sewage Can Predict COVID-19 Spikes
The concentration of coronavirus RNA in sewage could point researchers toward a clearer picture of how many residents have been infected by the virus in a specific area.
Rebounding Pollution Levels Mark End of Coronavirus Lockdowns
As countries reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in pollution has been detected by NASA and European satellites.
Spread of Coronavirus May Have Seismic Implications
Scientists who record and observe seismic activity around the globe are detecting major decreases in activity as the effects of the Coronavirus continue.
UCLA Researchers Map the Biodiversity of Los Angeles County
UCLA researchers have mapped the biodiversity of Los Angeles County.
Niue Designated the First Dark Sky Nation
The Pacific island nation of Niue has made history as the first designated dark sky nation on Earth.
Study Shows Loss of Forest Linked to Spread of Disease
A study out of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment has shed new light on the many impacts to humans and wildlife that come through the practice of deforestation.
Help Map the World’s Coral Reefs
NASA has invited video game enthusiasts and people with a scientific bent to help them map the world’s coral reefs.
There are Three Billion Fewer Birds in North America Than 50 Years Ago
Scientists have noticed a steep decrease in both rare and common bird species tha are found in North America.
Atmospheric Ozone Hole Over Arctic Region
A combination of atmospheric factors have led to the creation of the lowest levels of ozone in a decade over the Arctic.
Defining the Degree of Urbanization
The Degree of Urbanization model classifies urban, semi-urban, and rural areas based on data from open satellite imagery and GIS data.
This Newly Identified Strain of Bacteria Eats Rarely Recycled Plastic
Scientists have identified a strain of bacterium that is able to break down plastic and use that plastic as its food source.