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New Study Reveals How Sensitive U.S. East Coast Regions May Be to Ocean Acidification

The study, which measures varying levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other forms of carbon in the ocean, was conducted by scientists from 11 institutions…

Early Warning System Provides Four-Month Forecast of Malaria Epidemics in Northwest India

Colder-than-normal July sea surface temperatures in the tropical South Atlantic are linked to both increased monsoon rainfall and malaria epidemics in the arid…

New marine species discovered in Pacific Ocean

When Jim Thomas and his global team of researchers returned to the Madang Lagoon in Papua New Guinea, they discovered a treasure trove of new species unknown…

Saharan and Asian Dust, Biological Particles End Global Journey in California

A field study of aerosol impacts on clouds and precipitation in the Sierra Nevada shows that dust and microorganisms transported from as far away as the Sahara…

NASA's Aquarius Sees Salty Shifts

“With a bit more than a year of data, we are seeing some surprising patterns, especially in the tropics,” said Aquarius Principal Investigator Gary Lagerloef,…

Life in the collision zone: Mountains trigger biodiversity

New research suggests, however, that geologically dynamic regions sustain higher biodiversity. Young mountainous areas offer new habitats, ecological gradients…

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