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Tag: climate change

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Is global warming affecting home runs in baseball?

Posted on August 28, 2023August 29, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

Researchers analyzed more than 200,000 balls hit in Major League Baseball games played between 1962 and 2019. They estimated global warming…

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    Tornado winds are strongest closest to the ground

    Posted on May 1, 2023June 12, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

    Researchers from the University of Illinois compiled ground-level tornado wind speeds from more than 70 tornadoes over 30 years. They found…

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      Tonga super eruption reached unexpected heights

      Posted on December 12, 2022April 17, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

      On January 15th, 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai violently erupted, spewing an immense plume of ash and gas into…

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        Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust

        Posted on October 24, 2022February 15, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

        Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…

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          How do microbes affect clouds in the Arctic?

          Posted on October 10, 2022October 24, 2022 by Hunter Dulay

          Seasonal changes in bacteria living in the air above the Arctic are partly caused by air current changes and may alter cloud formation.…

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            How do climate scientists make regional projections?

            Posted on October 7, 2021October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

            A small team of researchers have challenged a long-held assumption about how scientists have been applying global climate models to specific…

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              A special kind of bacteria lets cement fix itself

              Posted on December 25, 2019October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

              In an effort to make these carbon storage wells safer and more effective for long term use, a team of scientists decided to try a biological…

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                For a Cooler Climate, Just Add Ice

                Posted on March 15, 2018October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                Should we geoengineer larger ice caps to reflect radiation away from the Earth to cool the climate? Is this a good idea? This article…

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                  4 High-Impact Lifestyle Changes That Help The Environment

                  Posted on July 19, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

                  Imagine a kitchen in a busy household — dirty dishes piled in the sink, leftovers cold on the counter, and utensils strewn about.…

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                    Is Organic Farming Really Better? It Depends.

                    Posted on May 2, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

                    Organic farming and conventional farming each have their own strengths and weaknesses that depend on application.

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