Extreme heat plagues the Pacific Northwest’s forests
This article was originally featured on High Country News. In the days after a record-breaking...
Reviving mechanical computers for use in extreme environments
Putting a modern spin on old tech, scientists create a mechanical computer from metamaterials for...
Extreme weather in 2022 showed the global impact of climate change
It was another shattering year. Climate change amped up weather extremes around the globe, smashing...
Diamond holds up at pressures more extreme than those in Earth’s core
Diamond stands up to a squeeze. Surprisingly, the material’s structure persists even when compressed to...
Mystery particle may explain extreme X-rays shooting from the ‘Magnificent 7’ stars
More than 400 light-years from Earth, there is a cluster of young neutron stars that...
Regional study describes changes in extreme streamflow over last century — ScienceDaily
The number of "extreme streamflow" events observed in river systems have increased significantly across the...
Australia’s Most Extreme Bushfire Season, Statistically Speaking
Bushfires are a natural part of Australia’s environment, but this past fire season...
Flow physics could help forecasters predict extreme events
Brian Elbing (left) holds a microphone with storm chaser Val Castor (right) in front of...
Extreme losses in a few populations drive apparent global vertebrate decline — ScienceDaily
Vertebrate populations -- from birds and fish to antelope -- are not, in general, declining....
Reimagining the Colorado River by Exploring Extreme Events
Imagine this scenario: Persistently poor monsoon seasons diminish surface water resources, forcing residents...