Community impacts from extreme weather can shape climate beliefs
Research News Community impacts from extreme weather may have stronger effects on climate beliefs than individual losses June 14, 2019 Recent studies suggest that people who experience hurricanes, catastrophic flooding…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Announces Uttam Dhillon as New Acting Administrator Of Drug Enforcement Administration
Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the appointment of Uttam Dhillon as Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Dhillon will replace Robert Patterson, who has retired after 30 years…
California Institute of Technology Commencement
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Scientists solve long-standing mystery: Why atmospheric carbon dioxide was lower during ice ages
Research News Carbon dioxide as much as one-third lower during ice ages June 17, 2019 Since scientists first determined that atmospheric carbon dioxide was lower during ice ages than during…
Crips Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy in Nebraska
A violent member of the Omaha, Nebraska area Crips Gang was sentenced today to seven years in prison at the federal courthouse in Omaha, following his Feb. 22 jury trial…
Virus genes help determine if pea aphids get wings
Research News Virus causes wing production and helps aphids respond to overcrowding June 18, 2019 Many of an organism’s traits are influenced by cues from the environment. These features are…
Early-season hurricanes result in greater transmission of mosquito-borne infectious disease
Research News Timing of hurricanes affects the spread of mosquito-borne infectious diseases June 18, 2019 The timing of a hurricane is one of the primary factors influencing its impact on…
Justice Department, EPA Reach Settlement With MFA Incorporated and MFA Enterprises Incorporated to Address Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have entered into a consent decree with MFA Incorporated, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, and its wholly owned subsidiary…