Emily V. Driscoll Latest articles by Emily V. Driscoll Is Fresh Snow Always White? By Emily V. Driscoll published 16 November 12 Multi-hued snow, usually found in polar regions during the spring and summer months, results from dozens of species of algae. Dust can do the trick, too. Weather Dog Fur Reveals Mercury Pollution By Emily V. Driscoll published 21 March 08 A sled dog's thick fur can be used to detect mercury contamination in the environment and possibly in humans. Pollution Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Common parasite decapitates human sperm2'Statistically, that shouldn’t have happened': Something very weird occurred in the ocean after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit3James Webb telescope discovers 'a new kind of climate' on Pluto, unlike anything else in our solar system4NASA spots Martian volcano twice the height of Mount Everest bursting through the morning clouds: Space photo of the week5How do migrating birds know where they're going?
Is Fresh Snow Always White? By Emily V. Driscoll published 16 November 12 Multi-hued snow, usually found in polar regions during the spring and summer months, results from dozens of species of algae. Dust can do the trick, too.
Dog Fur Reveals Mercury Pollution By Emily V. Driscoll published 21 March 08 A sled dog's thick fur can be used to detect mercury contamination in the environment and possibly in humans.
