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Heat Waves Cause 37% More Wildfire Burn Area, New Study Finds
New research reveals heat waves account for 42% of all wildfire-burned area in the western U.S. despite occurring on only 12–15% of warm-season days—and that rising heat wave frequency since 2001 is responsible for 37% more burned forest than would otherwise exist.
Monitor Rivers from Space: The Satellite Plan to Track Every River on Earth
With ground gauges covering only a fraction of Earth's rivers, scientists are developing satellite systems to monitor every significant river from orbit — offering the first realistic tool for global freshwater surveillance.
Heat Waves Drive 42% of Wildfire Burn Area — New Study Explains Why
A new peer-reviewed study finds that heat waves — despite occupying just 12–15% of warm-season days — account for 42% of all area burned by wildfires, with daily burn rates running more than 50% higher during extreme heat events.
8 Surprising Facts About Roosterfish Research in Baja
Roosterfish are one of the Eastern Pacific's most prized sport fish — and one of the least studied. A new College of Idaho-led expedition in Baja, Mexico is using satellite tags to change that.
Events in Nature Science Can’t Fully Explain
Throughout history, the natural world has presented phenomena that challenge scientific understanding. While technological advancements...
Events in Nature Science Can’t Fully Explain
Throughout history, the natural world has presented phenomena that challenge scientific understanding. While technological advancements...Load More
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