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,.....»»
"Improvised, spotty and belated": Will California reform its oversight of water rights?
California's complex system of water rights took shape starting in the mid-1800s, when settlers saw the state's water as abundant and free for the taking—a time when a Gold Rush prospector could stake claim to river flows simply by nailing a notice.....»»
River diversions may cause microplastics to remain longer on land and in streams before reaching oceans
Diverting streams and rivers to irrigate crops or provide drinking water may significantly extend the time microplastics spend in river catchments before they flow into our oceans, a new study reveals......»»
AI-based technique capable of determining the monomeric sequence of a polymer, for plastic recycling
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has developed an AI-based mass spectrometric technique capable of determining the monomeric sequence of a polymer. This technique may be useful in gaining a deeper understanding of basic polymeric s.....»»
Climate change forces a rethinking of mammoth Everglades restoration plan
In 1948, work got underway in the Florida Everglades on a public works project hailed as the nation's largest, aimed at reigning in once and for all the mighty river of grass that once spanned much of the peninsula......»»
1c DRAM key to determining memory market leadership in 2024
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are all technically capable of mass producing the fifth-generation 10nm 1b or 1β (Beta) DRAM, but it is predicted that the sixth-generation 10nm 1c or 1γ (Gamma) DRAM will become the key to determining which o.....»»
How forest fragmentation affects birds depends on their wings
A new study shows why tropical birds are likely to be more vulnerable to forest fragmentation, and suggests conservation policies need to take into account the role of climate in determining the ability of animals to move across fragmented landscapes.....»»
The Physics of ‘Sniping’ for Gold
Before you go prospecting in the nearest river, here’s the science of what separates the rocks from the good stuff......»»
Philly will have more heat waves, and the Delaware projected to rise more than a foot over the next 25 years
The Delaware River could rise well more than a foot by midcentury, and temperatures could heat up nearly 6 degrees, accompanied by a rise in extreme heat days, according to a new report that localized data to create a snapshot of local climate change.....»»
River erosion can shape fish evolution, study suggests
If we could rewind the tape of species evolution around the world and play it forward over hundreds of millions of years to the present day, we would see biodiversity clustering around regions of tectonic turmoil. Tectonically active regions such as.....»»
Meandering along the river Seine: France"s roving plastic rubbish
The scrap of red plastic in among the waterside reeds in northern France could be any fragment of the throwaway consumerism piling up across the planet, flowing into rivers, choking animals, even seeping into our bloodstreams......»»
Gender trumps politics in determining people"s ability to read others" minds, study finds
Political parties regularly claim to have their finger on the pulse and be able to read the public mood. Yet a new study challenges the idea that being political makes you good at understanding others: it shows gender, not politics, is a far more imp.....»»
Large-scale long terminal repeat insertions found to produce a significant set of novel transcripts in cotton
TEs (transposable elements), especially LTRs, are known to play an important role in determining the basic genome structure and influencing the expression of functional genes. Insertion of TE or LTR fragments may also create novel transcription start.....»»
US states reach agreement to save dwindling Colorado River
Western US states said Monday they have reached an agreement to cut the amount of water they take from the dwindling Colorado River, which is threatened by a quarter of a century of drought and worsening climate conditions......»»
NAND flash chipmakers mull price hike
NAND flash chipmakers including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and China's Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) are considering raising their quotes, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
Analyzing the fate and environmental risks of 40 pharmaceutically active compounds in the Pearl River basin
Pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) have attracted massive attention due to their large quantity of consumption, continuous discharge, and ecological risk to aquatic organisms in the receiving aquatic environments......»»
How Vancouver"s geese affect Canada"s river systems
In a bid to control the Canada goose population in the city, the Vancouver Park Board has approved a plan for "lethal removal.".....»»
Flooding in Somalia displaces 200,000 people: official
Around 200,000 people have been displaced due to flash flooding in central Somalia, a regional official told AFP on Saturday, as the Shabelle River burst its banks and submerged roads......»»
Perseverance rover finds evidence of an ancient river on Mars
The Perseverance rover has identified evidence of what was once one of the deepest and fast-flowing rivers yet discovered on the planet......»»
The far north is burning—and turning up the heat on the planet
The Arctic and surroundings are being transformed from carbon sink to carbon emitter. Enlarge / Fire-damaged trees in a boreal forest near the Saskatchewan River in Alberta, Canada. As northern forests burn, they're releasing m.....»»
EcoFlow River 2 Pro review: Compact design with expansive power
The EcoFlow River 2 Pro is a compact portable power station with plenty of power, and when drained and can fully recharge in under 1.5 hours.EcoFlow River 2 ProWhile they cannot power your whole home, having a power station is great to have around wh.....»»