Urban landscapes alter rainfall patterns differently depending on storm type, study finds
A recent study of 40,000 storms across four Texas cities revealed that urban environments influence different storm types in distinct ways, sometimes increasing rainfall and sometimes reducing it.
» readPhysicists create light-bending crystal from never-repeating "einstein" tile
A crystal built from an "einstein" tile, a shape that covers a surface without ever repeating its pattern, has been shown to bend light in a way no ordinary crystal can, according to a study published July 29 in Nature Communications.
» readNew discoveries reshape timeline of human evolution
The pace of discovery in human evolution has accelerated over recent decades, with the story being extended further back in time and becoming increasingly complex.
» readNew image of the Sun reveals instability swirls at highest resolution yet
The highest-resolution image of the Sun in visible light has been released, showing previously unconfirmed swirls and waves on the solar surface.
» readAir pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis activity and flare-ups, study finds
A new study has suggested that air pollution may worsen rheumatoid arthritis and increase the risk of painful flare-ups. The findings were published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
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