Florida Current is weaker now than in the past century
Research News New method tracks strength of near-shore ocean currents using measurements made at the coast August 10, 2020 A key component of the Gulf Stream has markedly slowed over…
Researchers find link between Atlantic hurricanes and weather system in East Asia
Research News Discovery of new influence on tropical cyclone development August 11, 2020 Research led by University of Iowa investigators has identified a climate system in East Asia that may…
Tree cover increased in Southeast Michigan over the past 30 years
Research News But urban sprawl fragmented forested lands August 11, 2020 The extent of both tree canopy and urban sprawl increased in Southeast Michigan between 1985 and 2015, according to…
Department of the Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force, in support of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to…
New framework for evaluating snow droughts around the world
Research News Snowmelt water resources in the Western United States found to be decreasing in recent years August 11, 2020 Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have developed a…
More carbon in the oceans can lead to smaller fish
Research News Scientists tested two CO2 levels: Present-day, and worst-case scenario in 300 years August 10, 2020 As humans continue to send large quantities of carbon into the atmosphere, much…
Space Force selects 2.4K space operators for transfer beginning Sept. 1
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Following the May application window for active-duty Airmen in specified career fields to volunteer to transfer to the U.S. Space Force, the service has selected 2,410 members…
NASA Awards Laboratory Services Contract
NASA has awarded the Laboratory Services contract (LSC) to Alutiiq Essentials Services LLC of Kodiak, Alaska, to provide laboratory services at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi,…