Voice control: Why North Atlantic right whales change calls as they age
Through extensive listening and analysis of whale calls -- which were recorded by a large collaboration of scientists over the past two decades --...
Hidden ‘rock moisture’ possible key to forest response to drought
A little-studied, underground layer of rock may provide a vital reservoir for trees, especially in times of drought, report scientists.
How biofuels from plant fibers could combat global warming
Research finds new promise for biofuels produced from switchgrass, a non-edible native grass that grows in many parts of North America.
Fossil turtle species, 5.5 million years old, sheds light on invasive modern relatives
A 5.5-million-year-old fossil species of turtle has been discovered in eastern Tennessee. The turtle represents a new species of the genus Trachemys, commonly known...
Complete genomes of extinct and living elephants sequenced
Researchers have produced one of the most comprehensive evolutionary pictures to date by looking at one of the world's most iconic animal families -...
Reduce crime and gun violence and stabilize neighborhoods: A randomized controlled study
Residents who lived near vacant land that had been restored reported a significantly reduced perception of crime and vandalism as well as increased feelings...
Humans changed the ecosystems of Central Africa more than 2,600 years ago
Humans shape nature, not only since the onset of industrialization. Such influences are well documented in the Amazonian rainforest. The influence of humans was...
Tracking data reveal the secret lives of marine animals
Tracking devices deployed on wild animals have revealed unexpected behaviors and migratory patterns in marine animals ranging from sharks and seals to turtles and...
Series of storms more than 150 years ago caused extensive erosion of the Carpinteria...
Flooding isn't new to the Santa Barbara coastline. However, the inundation doesn't always come from the mountains as it did last month in Montecito....
New understanding of ocean turbulence could improve climate models
Researchers have developed a new statistical understanding of how turbulent flows called mesoscale eddies dissipate their energy, which could be helpful in creating better...
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