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The Big Picture: Getting a Better Look at Sandy's Wake of Destruction
January 31, 2013 In New Jersey, along Hurricane Sandy's path of destruction, engineers are using infrared and ultraviolet imaging technology and acoustic emission testing combined with low-altitude aircraft ... > full story -
Satellite Visualization Tool for High-Resolution Observation Review (Thor) Accessible from Any Location With Internet Access
January 29, 2013 With minimal coding effort an Earth-observing satellite tool can be converted into a practical web-based application. In addition, a 3-D visualization technique has been ... > full story -
Flooding Preparedness Needs to Include Infection Prevention and Control Strategies
January 9, 2013 Clinical investigators report key findings and recommendations related to the closure and re-opening of hospitals impacted by black-water floods. The guidance builds on lessons learned from Thailand ... > full story -
2012 Was Warmest and Second Most Extreme Year on Record for the Contiguous U.S.
January 8, 2013 According to NOAA scientists, 2012 marked the warmest year on record for the contiguous United States with the year consisting of a record warm spring, second warmest summer, fourth warmest winter ... > full story -
Will the World End on December 21, 2012? What We Know and Don't Know About Forecasting Natural Disasters
December 19, 2012 Based on interpretations of the ancient Maya calendar, some people are predicting the world will end on December 21, 2012, Others believe that instead of doomsday and destruction, the day will mark a ... > full story -
Internet Outages in the US Doubled During Hurricane Sandy
December 18, 2012 Scientists who track Internet outages throughout the world noted a spike in outages due to Hurricane Sandy, with almost twice as much of the Internet down in the US as ... > full story -
Northeast U.S. Sees Second Driest November in More Than a Century
December 5, 2012 Even though Hurricane Sandy helped create wet start, November 2012 went into the record books as the second-driest November since 1895 in the Northeast. With an average of 1.04 inches or ... > full story -
More Intense North Atlantic Tropical Storms Likely in the Future
November 30, 2012 Tropical storms that make their way into the North Atlantic, and possibly strike the East Coast of the United States, likely will become more intense during the rest of this ... > full story -
Scientists Describe the Genetic Signature of a Vital Set of Neurons
November 29, 2012 Scientists have identified two genes involved in establishing the neuronal circuits required for breathing, findings which could advance treatments for spinal cord injuries, ... > full story -
Thousands of Natural Gas Leaks Discovered in Boston
November 20, 2012 The City of Boston is riddled with more than 3,000 leaks from its aging natural-gas pipeline system, according to a new ... > full story
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