Day: March 6, 2025

Researchers reveal nitrogen’s dominant role in global organic aerosol absorption

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Researchers reveal nitrogen’s dominant role in global organic aerosol absorption

A collaborative research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), and the National Center for Applied Mathematics Shenzhen (NCAMS) has introduced a nitrogen-centric framework that explains the light-absorbing effects of atmospheric organic aerosols. Published in Science, this groundbreaking study reveals that nitrogen-containing … Read more

Urban highways cut opportunities for social relationships

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Urban highways cut opportunities for social relationships

Urban highways  promise to get people to their destinations faster — and bring them together. But at the same time, they reduce social connections between people within the city, especially at distances of less than 5 km, according to a study involving the Complexity Science Hub published in PNAS. “In this study, we use the … Read more

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano wows with lava fountains during latest eruptive episode

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano wows with lava fountains during latest eruptive episode

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is nearing a baker’s dozen with its latest eruptive episode producing lava fountains in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. According to the US Geological Survey’s (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, episode 12 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. HST when sporadic lava flows alternated between the south and north cones. The … Read more