Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU Singapore) geologist Professor Kerry Sieh, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of … [Read more...] about Top geologist at NTU’s Earth Observatory of Singapore elected as a Fellow of AAAS
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Abominable Snowman? Nope — study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Yeti or Abominable Snowman -- a mysterious, ape-like creature said to inhabit the high mountains of Asia -- looms large in the mythology of Nepal and Tibet. Sightings have been reported for centuries. Footprints have been spotted. Stories have been passed … [Read more...] about Abominable Snowman? Nope — study ties DNA samples from purported Yetis to Asian bears
How EPA Calculates the Cost of Environmental Compliance for Electricity Generators
People pay for electricity directly, out of pocket, when they pay their electric bill. But they may also pay in an indirect way, when they bear the environmental and health costs associated with pollution from electricity generation. With a new EPA administrator recently … [Read more...] about How EPA Calculates the Cost of Environmental Compliance for Electricity Generators
Measuring Trees With The Speed of Sound
Data Analysis Tomogram showing areas of wood decay in a tree with an irregularly shaped trunk, based on sonic tomography with the PiCUS 3 Sonic Tomograph. Source: Javier O. Ballesteros and Gregory S. Gilbert. From Gilbert, Gregory S., Javier O. Ballesteros, Cesar A. … [Read more...] about Measuring Trees With The Speed of Sound
A Tiny Fraction of Oceans Could Satisfy The World’s Fish Demand
From sashimi to smoked salmon, ceviche to mussels Provençal, seafood dishes are among the world's best-loved culinary delights and dietary staples.But the billions of people on the planet may love them too much. According to United Nations estimates, about 57 percent of fish … [Read more...] about A Tiny Fraction of Oceans Could Satisfy The World’s Fish Demand