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Quantifying the Dunkelflaute: An analysis of variable renewable energy droughts in Europe
Renewable energy droughts, often also labeled “Dunkelflaute” events, are often framed as showstoppers of the energy transition. Here, we analyze drought events for solar photovoltaics, on- and offshore wind as well as for policy-relevant renewable technology portfolios in Europe.
When and how did the Moon become “wet”?
We discovered clear temporal variations of volatile elements in the lunar exosphere using the Kaguya lunar orbiter. The results significantly advance our understanding of how life-essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen and oxygen are supplied to, stored on and lost from the lunar surface.
Where persistent changes in the Atlantic conveyor belt cannot hide
When the Atlantic Ocean conveyor belt is forced to speed up, or slow down — as expected from human activity — the western South Atlantic responds loud and clear.
