News articles tagged with 'moisture'
As Arctic temperatures rise, tundra fires increase, researchers find
— 18 Nov 2010 11:51 | EnvironmentIn September, 2007, the Anaktuvuk River Fire burned more than 1,000 square kilometres of tundra on Alaska's North Slope, doubling the area burned in that region since record keeping…
The forest paradox during heatwaves
— 6 Sep 2010 16:40 | EnvironmentComparatively speaking, forests initially have a weaker cooling effect during heatwaves than open grassland. This is revealed in a study that could help refine models for weather and…
SMOS shines at symposium
— 1 Jul 2010 10:32 | EnvironmentToday, a focus at ESA's Living Planet Symposium is on the innovative SMOS mission, which recently became operational. Early results are proving very encouraging with its first observations…
Energy-autonomous sensors in logistics: Continuous control of perishable goods
— 10 May 2010 11:21 | TechnologyFor over 20 years, Fraunhofer IPM has been researching in the field of gas and fluid measurement techniques. Semiconductor sensors, spectrometers as well as components from the Institute…
Vitamins stored in bathrooms, kitchens may become less effective
— 20 Mar 2010 15:18 | HealthHigh humidity present in bathrooms and kitchens could be degrading the vitamins and health supplements stored in those rooms, even if the lids are on tight, a Purdue University study…
First images from ESA's water mission
— 24 Feb 2010 13:32 | EnvironmentIn less than four months since launch, the first calibrated images are being delivered by ESA's SMOS mission. These images of 'brightness temperature' translate into clear information…
Water hits and sticks: Findings challenge a century of assumptions about soil hydrology
— 22 Jan 2010 14:54 | EnvironmentResearchers have discovered that some of the most fundamental assumptions about how water moves through soil in a seasonally dry climate such as the Pacific Northwest are incorrect…
Water cycle conference makes a big splash
— 23 Dec 2009 12:22 | EnvironmentEarth has a limited amount of water that recycles itself in what is called the 'water cycle.' Climate change, weather and human life are highly affected by changes in this continuous,…
Chemistry makes the natural 'wonder fabric' - wool - more wonderful
— 23 Dec 2009 12:12 | ChemistryScientists in China are reporting an advance that may improve the natural wonders of wool - already regarded as the 'wonder fabric' for its lightness, softness, warmth even when wet,…
Soil moisture and ocean salinity satellite ready for launch
— 30 Oct 2009 10:27 | EnvironmentA new European Earth observation satellite will be launched in the early hours of Monday morning (2 November 2009) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia…