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 ARTICLES1Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother2Mysterious, out-of-place 'Skull' rock on Mars leaves scientists baffled3A long-lost Antarctic ice sheet could predict the future of New York City — one in which Lower Manhattan and Coney Island are 'perpetually submerged'4Chimps filmed sharing alcoholic food for first time5'An up-tempo version of Darwinian evolution': How a mega freeze in Florida may have caused Burmese pythons to evolve at a blindingly fast speed
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.
