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Deanna Conners
Will large parts of Earth be too hot for people in 50 years?
Inhospitably hot regions on Earth occupy about 0.8% of the globe now. New research indicates that - if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated - these regions may expand to something more like 19% by 2070.
June 23, 2020
What are zoonotic diseases and what can we do about them?
Infectious diseases that leap from animals to humans are called zoonotic diseases. Covid-19 is an example of a zoonotic disease caused by a coronavirus.
May 7, 2020
Producing solar power at night
Scientists have developed a new prototype of nighttime solar cells that can produce electricity at night through a radiative cooling mechanism.
March 25, 2020
Bering Sea Elders discuss recent changes in the Arctic
For the first time, NOAA’s 2019 Arctic Report Card includes an indigenous perspective of the changes taking place in Arctic ecosystems.
January 19, 2020
Algal blooms are getting worse in lakes worldwide
In a global study that analyzed almost 30 years of satellite images of freshwater lakes, most of the lakes showed signs of worsening algal blooms.
November 26, 2019
Night vision specialists: cats, bats, and owls
Three spooky Halloween animals see better at night than we do. Here’s how they do it.
October 31, 2019
Today in science: Happy birthday Albert J. Myer
As you check your local weather forecast today, give a nod to Albert J. Myer, born on this date in 1828, who helped to establish the US National Weather Service.
September 20, 2019
Large 2019 dead zone in Gulf of Mexico
This year's Gulf of Mexico dead zone of oxygen-depleted waters is the 8th largest ever recorded.
August 16, 2019
Corals spreading to subtropical waters
While coral populations are declining in tropical waters, scientists have just detected an increase in subtropical areas, which could be good news for corals.
July 22, 2019
US revamps volcano early warning system
There are 161 active volcanoes in the United States, more than 1/3 of which have been classified as posing a high threat to nearby communities. A new law aims to improve volcano monitoring.
June 27, 2019
