Stalagmites as key witnesses of the monsoon
The ice sheets of Greenland are melting at an alarming rate. This causes large amounts of freshwater to flow into the North Atlantic, thereby slowing the Gulf Stream. Researchers fear that this will have noticeable effects on the climate worldwide. D.....»»
Indian Ocean warming could weaken summer monsoon rainfall in South Asia
The South Asian monsoon, also known as Indian summer monsoon (ISM), is crucial for the food security and socioeconomic well-being of 40% of the world's population. From a historical perspective, fluctuations in monsoon rainfall have been linked to th.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes" criminal fraud case heads to jury as closing arguments conclude
After three months of testimony from 32 witnesses, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has made its way to the jury of eight men and four women who will decide her fate......»»
Elizabeth Holmes" defense makes its case to jurors in closing arguments
After more than three months of testimony from 32 witnesses, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes could go to the jury as soon as Friday......»»
How Elizabeth Holmes" abuse allegations could impact her criminal trial
For months, jurors at Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial have heard one witness after another speak about the confident and charismatic former CEO of Theranos. Witnesses testified about how she convinced investors to pour hundreds of millions of dollar.....»»
Hubble witnesses shock wave of colliding gases in Running Man Nebula
Mounded, luminous clouds of gas and dust glow in this Hubble image of a Herbig-Haro object known as HH 45......»»
The formation of the North American Monsoon: A unique case in the world
Monsoons are found not only in South Asia; they are part of a global-scale circulation that affects almost all tropical regions (e.g., Australian monsoon, African monsoon, etc.). One occurs in North America too, the North American monsoon, which affe.....»»
After 11 weeks of testimony and many delays, prosecution rests case against Elizabeth Holmes
After testimony from 29 witnesses, federal prosecutors are resting their case against Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos......»»
Stalagmites as key witnesses of the monsoon
The ice sheets of Greenland are melting at an alarming rate. This causes large amounts of freshwater to flow into the North Atlantic, thereby slowing the Gulf Stream. Researchers fear that this will have noticeable effects on the climate worldwide. D.....»»
Earthquakes and extreme rainfall lead to a significant increase in the rates of landslides in Nepal
Earthquakes and extreme rainfall can lead to a six-fold increase in the rates of rainfall-triggered landslides occurring during Nepal's monsoon season, according to new research......»»
An "earthgrazer" flew "a whopping 186 miles" over two states, then vanished, NASA says
A space object with an intimidating name—"earthgrazer"—zoomed over Georgia and Alabama this week, offering witnesses a glimpse of something rare, NASA says......»»
Monsoon rainfall"s response to volcanic eruptions relies on pre-eruption ENSO states
Volcanic eruptions inject sulfur gases high into the atmosphere, forming sulfate aerosol and blocking the incoming sunlight like a parasol. This causes decreased global monsoon rainfall, but the regional monsoon responses are different, which are dom.....»»
What we learned this week in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes
It was an eventful week in the closely-watched trial of Elizabeth Holmes, with witnesses who included scientists, medical professionals, a patient and even the former US Secretary of Defense laying out how the promise of Holmes' blood testing company.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes moved ahead with Walgreens rollout despite internal concerns, former Theranos scientist testifies
A longtime Theranos scientist depicted Elizabeth Holmes as prioritizing a business partnership over the possible well-being of patients in testimony capping off the first full week of witnesses taking the stand in the criminal trial of the disgraced.....»»
Theranos burned through $2M a week as investors were given rosy projections
Jurors heard about mounting losses, fudged data from first witnesses. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31,.....»»
Theranos promised investors $1B in revenue despite internal projection of just $100M
Jurors heard about mounting losses, fudged data from first witnesses. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31,.....»»
Digital Heads Help Eyewitnesses Identify Suspects
Witnesses were more accurate when they interacted with 3-D models than when they looked at still photographs. And the models were less expensive than an in-person lineup -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Can East Asian monsoon enhancement induce global cooling?
The study of the orogenic effects of the Tibetan Plateau uplift on global climate during the Cenozoic has focused almost exclusively on the India-Asia collision zone, the Himalayas. The strong erosion in the Himalayas was assumed to be a primary driv.....»»
India begins landslide, flood clean-up as deadly monsoon rains ease
Rescuers waded through waist-deep mud in western India Monday to reach injured residents and start a massive clean-up after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and floods that killed 159 people......»»
India monsoon death toll climbs to 159, dozens still missing
The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India climbed to 159, officials said Sunday, with rescuers searching for dozens more missing......»»
India monsoon death toll climbs to 124 as rescuers search for missing
The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India climbed to 124 Sunday, officials said, with rescuers searching for dozens more missing......»»