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Planet-scale oscillations in the atmosphere can wreak havoc with rainfall in Australia’s north, according to new research.
Nanoparticles have contributed to profound medical advances like the COVID-19 vaccine, but without oversight, they pose ethical and environmental issues.
A key issue for African countries is: how to contribute towards averting a climate disaster without compromising economic growth and development.
A new study takes an innovative approach to reducing fine particle air pollution and spotlights key sources: factories that burn coal and oil, petrochemical plants and burning wood for home heating.
New research is narrowing the gap, creating technology with the detecting capabilities of canines but without the downsides of relying on a biological system.
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Research Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Senior Research Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Group Leader, Chemical and Biological Signatures, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Earth Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Earth Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Postdoctoral Associate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory