‘Incredibly’ diverse microbial community high in Yellowstone
More than 10 miles into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, on the edge of the caldera, lives a high-elevation community so diverse that...
Aiming for gold: Improving reproducibility in hydrology studies
Low levels of reproducibility are not uncommon in hydrology studies. Researchers have created an online survey tool that will help authors and journals achieve...
Achieving Paris climate target could net additional billions in fisheries revenue
Achieving the Paris Agreement global warming target could protect millions of tons in annual worldwide fisheries catch, as well as billions of dollars of...
Risk remains low despite rise in global shark attacks
A new study shows that although the number of shark attacks has increased over time, the rate of attack is low and the risk...
Jumping spider mimics two kinds of ants as it grows
Spiders that pretend to be ants to fool predators have an unusual problem when it comes to sex. How do they get the attention...
Return of the wolves: How deer escape tactics help save their lives
As gray wolves return to Washington state, a new study finds that one species of deer is changing its behavior to spend more time...
Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute Vietnam environment
During the Vietnam War, United States aircraft sprayed more than 20 million gallons of herbicides, including dioxin-contaminated Agent Orange, on the country's rain forests,...
How fungi influence global plant colonization
The symbiosis of plants and fungi has a great influence on the worldwide spread of plant species. In some cases, it even acts like...
‘Upcycling’ plastic bottles could give them a more useful second life
Scientists have developed a recycling process that transforms single-use beverage bottles, clothing, and carpet made from the common polyester material polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into...
Crop residue burning is a major contributor to air pollution in South Asia
Urban emissions of black carbon from fossil fuel combustion are not always the main contributor to severe air pollution in south Asian megacities like...
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