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Purdue study uncovers why some hurricanes balloon in size and what that means for forecasting future storms

Purdue University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study led by Purdue University researchers has uncovered why some hurricanes grow significantly larger than others and why this growth occurs rapidly under certain ocean conditions. The research shows, for the first time, that hurricanes grow in size much faster when traveling over locally warm waters where the ocean surface is significantly warmer than the rest of the tropical oceans.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. National Science Foundation

WMO report on global water resources: 2024 was characterized by both extreme drought and intense rainfall

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz
Reports and Proceedings

In global terms, the past year was distinguished not only by extreme drought but also by unusually heavy rainfall. These are the core findings of the report of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the status of our planet's water resources that was published today. Junior Professor Robert Reinecke of the Institute of Geography of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz contributed to the report.

New review unveils breakthroughs in soil nitrogen cycle research from microbial pathways to global sustainability

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A comprehensive review published in Nitrogen Cycling highlights significant advances in understanding the soil nitrogen cycle, emphasizing the critical role of microbial processes and innovative technologies in achieving global nitrogen sustainability.

Engineers uncover why tiny particles form clusters in turbulent air

University at Buffalo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

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Tiny solid particles – like pollutants, cloud droplets and medicine powders – form highly concentrated clusters in turbulent environments like smokestacks, clouds and pharmaceutical mixers. What causes these extreme clusters – which make it more difficult to predict everything from the spread of wildfire smoke to finding the right combination of ingredients for more effective drugs – has puzzled scientists. A new University at Buffalo study, published Sept. 19 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests the answer lies within the electric forces between particles.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

University of Oklahoma leads collaboration to transform fire weather warnings

University of Oklahoma
Grant and Award Announcement

The University of Oklahoma is leading a $2.3 million NSF-funded initiative to research a unified wildfire warning system for fire threats nationwide. The project combines atmospheric science, behavioral research and practitioner collaboration to lay the groundwork for FireNet—a national framework to improve public safety and resilience against wildfires.

Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Submerging forearms in water may help protect older adults during extreme heat

Penn State
Peer-Reviewed Publication

During extreme heat, older adults can submerge their hands and forearms in room temperature tap water to cool their core temperatures and reduce their heart rates, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology.

Journal: Experimental Physiology

Weather-health alert system is a success, but colour-coded confusion still remains, says new research

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication

England’s shift from fixed temperature to impact-based weather alerts is working well, but some minor confusion remains around its colour-coded warnings, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Journal: Environmental Science & Policy

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