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Science News for January 18, 1999


Weather On Tiny Pacific Island May Hold Clues To Global Climate Change

A team of researchers has deployed an Atmospheric Radiation and Cloud Station (ARCS) on the Pacific island of Nauru to study clouds and sunlight. The station will gather information for at least 10 years, providing insights into global warming effects and El Niño/La Niña weather phenomena.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·DateJan 18, 1999

National USDA Center For Food Gene Data

The new genomics center will be linked to several institutions, including the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and will strengthen existing databases for grain and plant genetics. This partnership aims to provide an internationally valuable resource for research storage and analysis of genetic data.

SourceCornell University·DateJan 18, 1999