"We have two pollutants of concern here that you can check data daily: ozone and fine particulate matter. I make decisions for my family living on the Front Range, especially my kids, their outdoor activities, based on that data.” (KUNC/NPR)
CSU researchers have developed a new polymerization technique to simultaneously cure and vascularize high-performance materials in a matter of minutes instead of days.
In an accompanying article in Nature, professor Scott Denning wrote that the paper’s “atmospheric profiles show that the uncertain future is happening now.” (New York Times)
Fortunately, infected cats appear to show mild symptoms at most. “I am still a bit surprised that cats are so readily infected and yet rarely exhibit any signs of illness,” said Dr. Angela Bosco-Lauth, a biomedical researcher at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences who was not involved with the research.
Watson was recognized in part for his efforts to expand the domain of chemical engineering in research and education.
CSU’s Tropical Meteorology Project increased its forecast to 20 named storms and nine hurricanes. In April, it had predicted the 2021 season would net 17 named storms and eight hurricanes. (Smithsonian Magazine)
HDFS Professor is featured in The New York Times for research on older populations who showed improvements in white matter and memory after walking regularly for six months.
For the second time this summer, a blistering heat wave brought record-breaking temperatures to the state and experts say heat waves are becoming more common because of climate change. (Colorado Public Radio)
About 40% of methane emissions from oil and gas production can be eliminated without costing a cent, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said in a recent report. (CBS News)
A new study shows that the 'cone of uncertainty' graphic is often misinterpreted and that there are better ways to inform the public about hurricanes.