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'Air laser' may sniff bombs, pollutants from a distance

‘Air laser’ may sniff bombs, pollutants from a distance

EurekAlert! - Atmospheric Science - Friday, January 28, 2011 0:00

(Princeton University, Engineering School) Princeton University engineers have developed a new laser sensing technology that may allow soldiers to detect hidden bombs from a distance and scientists to better measure airborne environmental pollutants an...

What impact would sun dimming have on Earth's weather?

What impact would sun dimming have on Earth’s weather?

EurekAlert! - Atmospheric Science - Monday, January 24, 2011 0:00

(Wiley-Blackwell) From the building of vast dams to conquering space, science has always taken human beings to the height of their ambition. Now, faced with a globally changing climate could Geoengineering provide an audacious solution? A special secti...

Researchers find smoking gun of world's biggest extinction

Researchers find smoking gun of world’s biggest extinction

EurekAlert! - Atmospheric Science - Sunday, January 23, 2011 0:00

(University of Calgary) Researchers at the University of Calgary believe they have discovered evidence to support massive volcanic eruptions burnt significant volumes of coal, producing ash clouds that had broad impact on global oceans.


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