- The Sun Is More Active Now Than Over The Last 8000 Years October 28, 2004
The sun is more active than ever, but it should "slow down" soon. (Max Planck Society release)
- New Research Helps Protects Airplanes from Drizzle, System to Be Tested at DIA This Winter October 27, 2004
New technology that detects heavy freezing drizzle could save airlines millions of dollars in engine repairs. (National Center for Atmospheric Research press release)
- Strong Earth Tides Can Trigger Earthquakes, UCLA Scientists Report October 21, 2004
New research shows that earthquakes can be caused by many factors, including the Earth's tides. (University of California-Los Angeles press release)
- Better Analysis of Wind, Damage Models Would Help Insurers Anticipate Hurricane Costs October 20, 2004
Researchers find that improving hurricane wind speed forecasts would help insurance providers better estimate storm costs. (University of Central Florida press release)
- Two Thousand Years of American Drought October 18, 2004
Analysis of tree ring data from sites across North America traces the history of drought. (The Earth Institute at Columbia University press release)
- Bioaerosols: New Element in Climate Mystery October 14, 2004
By accident, scientists may have discovered a major piece to the climate puzzle. (McGill University press release)
- Drought in West Linked to Warmer Temperatures October 7, 2004
Global warming may be causing the long-term drought in the Western U.S. (The Earth Institute at Columbia University press release)
- East Coast Lacks Necessary Ingredients for Volcanic Activity October 5, 2004
There is some evidence from rocks in Virginia that volcanoes once existed on the East Coast, but not for about 200 million years. (Virginia Tech press release)
- Arctic Sea Ice Declines Again in 2004, According to University of Colorado Study October 4, 2004
The floating mass of ice that covers the Arctic is continuing to decline. (University of Colorado-Boulder press release)