Determining the causes of the 1931 Yangtze River Deluge
In the summer of 1931, an unprecedented calamity unfolded along the Yangtze River basin in eastern China—the 1931 Yangtze River flood, known as one of history's deadliest natural disasters. This cataclysmic event submerged a staggering 180,000 km2,.....»»
Fossil of 72-million-year-old sturgeon discovered in Edmonton
A 72-million-year-old sturgeon fossil has been discovered in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley, the first fish material of any kind found from that time period and in that geographical area......»»
Extreme heat wave in East Antarctica driven by record-breaking "atmospheric river," analysis finds
Scientists have identified the intricate meteorological drivers that led to an intense heat wave across East Antarctica in from 15-19 March 2022. The heat wave, which affected an area of the size of India (3.3 million km2), was driven by the most int.....»»
Process for the optical analysis of trace gases optimized
Laser-based absorption spectroscopy is an important method for determining the concentration of gas components in a sample. Modern devices are highly specialized for detecting very specific gases, such as trace gases in the atmosphere, in combustion.....»»
Climate change likely to drive more floods in some parts of the US, fewer in others
By breaking down flooding analysis into its main physical mechanisms, researchers at Princeton have projected that climate change will markedly impact river basin flooding across the United States during the 21st century......»»
Shape of water jet found to influence sound of impact on still water
A trio of mechanical engineers at Seoul National University has found that the shape of a water jet dropped into a glass of water is the determining factor in the noise that results. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Fluids, Mou.....»»
Multi-point temperature measurements in packed beds using phosphor thermometry and ray tracing simulations
A team of researchers has proposed an indirect optical method for determining internal temperatures of opaque packed beds based on phosphor thermometry. This method enables simultaneous multi-point measurements using an image-based separation of the.....»»
How magma and water shaped the iconic Columbia River Gorge
University of Oregon researchers are adding new details to the geological history of the iconic Columbia River Gorge, a wide river canyon that cuts through the volcanic peaks of the Cascades along the border between Oregon and Washington......»»
Winter storm threatens travel chaos on US east coast
Forecasters warned on Friday that a deluge of snow and wintery conditions could bring travel chaos to the US northeast this weekend, with some 25 million people subject to a storm warning......»»
Novel comparative approach enables mapping of fish "countries"
Using novel comparative riverscape genomics, biologists at the University of Arkansas surveyed 31 fish species from 75 locations in the White River Basin in Arkansas. Their study revealed a complex network of relations and adaptations that define aqu.....»»
Water increasingly at the center of conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East
Six months ago, an explosion ripped apart Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, unleashing floods that killed 58 people, devastated the landscape along the Dnipro River and cut off water to productive farmland......»»
A noxious weed threatens the Connecticut River. Students created a device to join effort to eradicate it
The multimillion dollar threat to the lower Connecticut River from the invasive aquatic weed hydrilla has attracted attention from around the country, as scientists work on ways to contain it......»»
Razer Blade 14 vs. Razer Blade 15: is smaller better?
Both the Razer Blade 14 and 15 stand as excellent thin and lightweight gaming laptops, but determining the superior choice requires a closer examination......»»
Tatahouine: "Star Wars meteorite" sheds light on the early solar system
Locals watched in awe as a fireball exploded and hundreds of meteorite fragments rained down on the city of Tatahouine, Tunisia, on June 27, 1931. Fittingly, the city later became a major filming location for the Star Wars movie series. The desert cl.....»»
Idaho board drops wolf-killing proposals submitted by trapper without ranchers" knowledge
Nearly two months ago, John Faulkner and members of the Peavey family, which owns Flat Top Ranch in the Wood River Valley, learned that an application with their names attached for state dollars to kill wolves would move ahead. But they never knew ab.....»»
Algae-covered iPhone 12 recovered from 3-month dip in river, still works
A diver cleaning a river in Northern California found an iPhone 12 submerged and covered in algae but managed to power it on even after spending three months submerged.iPhone 12Apple rates the iPhone 12 and newer at IP68 under IEC standard 60529, tra.....»»
Washington sets aside 2,000 acres of forest for conservation, cancels timber sale near Elwha River
Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has announced a proposal to conserve some 2,000 acres of state forest land......»»
Sex chromosomes responsible for much more than determining sex, study shows
Human sex chromosomes originated from a pair of autosomes, the ordinary or non-sex chromosomes that contain the majority of our genome and come in identical pairs. That ancestral pair of autosomes diverged to become two different chromosomes, X and Y.....»»
How an overlooked study over a century ago helped fuel the Colorado River crisis
When it comes to the Colorado River, history often repeats itself—but it doesn't have to. That's the take-home message from CU Boulder hydrologist Shemin Ge, who will present a little-known piece of history from the river this Thursday at the Ameri.....»»
Researchers develop AI capable of determining snow depth across Switzerland using satellite images
How much snow is there up in the mountains, and where exactly is it? The answer is of just as much interest to the winter tourism industry and operators of hydropower plants as it is to winter sports enthusiasts looking to gauge the risk of avalanche.....»»
Entropy could be key to a planet"s habitability
We all know that to have life on a world, you need three critical items: water, warmth, and food. Now add to that a factor called "entropy." It plays a role in determining if a given planet can sustain and grow complex life......»»