Single-Point In Situ Measurements of Thermal Ions During the Kinet-X Ionospheric Sounding Rocket Mission

Academic Background The Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere are crucial areas of study in space physics, particularly the processes of energy and momentum transport within the ionosphere. The behavior of ions and electrons in the ionosphere is influenced by the Earth’s magnetic field and the solar wind, which are significant for understanding spac...

Economic Costs of Wind Erosion in the United States

Wind erosion and the resulting dust issues have profound impacts on the environment and human society. Since the 1990s, despite significant changes in climate and socioeconomic conditions, the United States has not conducted a comprehensive assessment of the economic costs of wind erosion. In recent years, with global warming, increasing droughts, ...

Quantifying the Impact of Air Pollution from Coal-Fired Electricity Generation on Crop Productivity in India

Impact of Air Pollution from Coal-Fired Electricity Generation on Crop Productivity in India Academic Background India is one of the world’s largest agricultural producers and also one of the most air-polluted countries. Coal-fired power generation is a primary source of electricity supply in India, but the air pollutants it generates, especially n...

Global Synthesis of Quantification of Fire Behaviour Characteristics in Forests and Shrublands: Recent Progress

Global Progress in Quantifying Fire Behavior Characteristics in Forests and Shrublands Academic Background Wildland fire is a complex natural phenomenon involving interactions among chemical, physical, and biological processes. Due to its free-spreading nature, destructive energy fluxes, and hazardous environment, studying wildland fire is highly c...

Increased Emergency Department Medical Imaging: Association with Short-Term Exposures to Ambient Heat and Particulate Air Pollution

The Relationship Between Climate Change and Emergency Medical Imaging Utilization Academic Background Climate change and related environmental exposures have significantly impacted human health, leading to increased demand for healthcare services. High-temperature exposure and poor air quality are closely associated with increased emergency departm...