Emily V. DriscollSocial Links Navigation 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 ARTICLES1Scientific consensus shows race is a human invention, not biological reality2The Earth's oceans used to be green — and could one day turn purple, scientists say3What is the 'Eye of Horus' and why is it found in so many ancient Egyptian burials?4Study reveals 'flawed argument' in debate over when plate tectonics began5GPT-4.5 is the first AI model to pass an authentic Turing test, scientists say
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.
