Discovering the remains of an Extinct World of Organisms
Paleontologists carefully study and analyze new fossils to identify the organisms to which they belonged and to determine their characteristics, behaviors, and ecological roles. Scientists…
Environment
Factors Influencing the Patterns of Fish Diversity in the Middle and Lower Yangtze River
Freshwater biodiversity patterns throughout the world’s aquatic systems have been significantly altered by human-caused alterations to the topography and riverscape. Small- and medium-sized streams have…
According to a Study, Arctic Alaska’s Vital Breeding Grounds for Birds are Being Negatively Impacted by Oil and Gas Infrastructure
In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, a recent study led by the WCS found that nest survival significantly decreased close to high-use oil and gas infrastructure and…
Climate Change Threatens the Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone, also known as the mesopelagic zone, is a deep region of the ocean that ranges in depth from 200 to 1,000 meters…
Changes in Climate and Land Use put Early-nesting Ducks at Risk
Changes in climate and land use can put early-nesting ducks in jeopardy. Ducks typically base the timing of their nesting activities on environmental cues such…
This Company Wishes to Turn Canada’s Oceans Into a Carbon-Capture Engine
Will Burt believes oceans may profit from the same method as you would after a night of pizza and wings. Burt is the chief oceans…
Deep Ocean Currents are Slowing Earlier than Projected in Antarctica, According to Observations
Antarctica provides the setting for the world’s largest waterfall. The action takes place beneath the ocean’s surface. Trillions of tons of cold, thick, oxygen-rich water…
Prescribed Burns Attract Foul-smelling Intruders
Prescribed burns are a common land management practice that aims to reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires, promote ecosystem health, and restore natural habitats. While…
Scientists Investigate the Combined Effects of Two Combustion Technologies on the Emissions from Coal-Fired Boilers
To meet the demand for electricity generation around the world, coal-fired power stations have long been in operation. On this front, it goes without saying…
A Road that Can Melt Snow and Ice on its Own Will Keep Drivers Safe
It’s risky to slide around on slippery or snowy roadways. Sand and salt are useful for traction or melting ice, but using them excessively harms…
Study Provides the Most Detailed Look Yet at the Planet’s Past 11,000 Summers and Winters
Scientists from CU Boulder and a global team of colleagues have analyzed Antarctic ice cores to reveal the most thorough look yet at the planet’s…
In 2021, Springtime Sunny Heat Waves Contributed to Record Snowmelt, Further Affecting the Western US’s Water Supply
In addition to being beautiful, snow-capped mountains act as natural water reservoirs by forming frozen water reservoirs that slowly melt into watersheds over the spring…
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