Future Texas hurricanes: Fast like Ike or slow like Harvey?
Research News Changes in climate will make fast-moving storms more likely in late 21st-century Texas July 13, 2020 In the final 25 years of this century, changes in climate will…
Flood Bot: Scientists develop new flood warning sensors
Research News Research addresses devastating Maryland flooding of 2016 and 2018 July 13, 2020 Ellicott City, Maryland, suffered devastating floods in 2016 and 2018. The disasters left residents and officials…
NASA Awards SETI Institute Contract for Planetary Protection Support
NASA has awarded the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, a contract to support all phases of current and future planetary protection missions to ensure compliance with planetary protection standards.…
Aviation Scholars to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station
Aviation scholars from across the nation will pose questions next week to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Source:NASA China Press News
Desert algae shed light on desiccation tolerance in green plants
Research News After drying out, resilient algae can start photosynthesizing again July 9, 2020 Deserts of the U.S. Southwest are hot and dry — extreme habitats for most plants —…
Biologists find 10 lineages of fish able to live in highly toxic streams
Research News Fish capable of living in water with toxic levels of hydrogen sulfide July 9, 2020 Using the same mechanism, several species of fish have adapted to harsh environments,…
Major group of flowering plants is evolving twice as quickly in temperate zones as in the tropics
Research News Finding runs counter to hypothesis that tropical regions outpace their temperate counterparts July 9, 2020 In a surprise twist, a major group of flowering plants is evolving twice…
Knowledge of severe storm patterns may improve tornado warnings
Research News Advanced radar techniques may distinguish which storms are likely to produce dangerous tornadoes July 8, 2020 Advanced radar techniques may help distinguish which severe storms are likely to…