Science & Technology - Feb 16, 2011 15:10 - 1 Comment

Red and green algae: Separated at birth

RUTGERS (US) — They may live separate lives now, but a new study finds that red and green algae come from a common genetic ancestor, sharing about half the genes in their genome. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Feb 9, 2011 15:35 - 0 Comments

Keeping tabs on turtle tough guys

STANFORD (US) — Leatherback turtles, that swim farther, dive deeper, and venture into colder waters than other marine turtle species, have seen a 90 percent drop in population in the eastern Pacific Ocean over the last 20-plus years. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Jan 20, 2011 18:32 - 0 Comments

Is atrazine-free corn in the weeds?

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Growing sweet corn without applying the herbicide atrazine can be done, new research shows, but not without growing pains. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Jan 11, 2011 10:21 - 0 Comments

Freshwater adds to greenhouse equation

IOWA STATE (US) — Methane emissions from inland freshwater has been underestimated, according to a new study, that finds that greenhouse gas uptake by continents is less than previously thought. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jan 6, 2011 15:14 - 0 Comments

Butterflies see it’s hot to be cool

YALE (US) — To get the girl, male butterflies know their best chance at love will come if they play it cool. (more…)

Science & Technology - Dec 27, 2010 13:01 - 0 Comments

Designer dots could shield food chain

UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — Researchers have for the first time been able to demonstrate how nanoparticles are able to biomagnify in a simple microbial food chain. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 21, 2010 14:45 - 0 Comments

Waterways a haven for nitrous oxide

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, has increased by more than 20 percent over the last century, partially fueled by nitrogen in waterways. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 21, 2010 9:05 - 2 Comments

Polar bears’ ice not so thin after all

U. WASHINGTON (US) — The fate of polar bear may not be as grim as previously thought. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 20, 2010 11:24 - 1 Comment

Warming escalates river zinc levels

U. COLORADO (US) — Climate change affecting the timing of the annual snowmelt may be responsible for rising concentrations of zinc in the Snake River on Colorado’s Western Slope. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 13, 2010 1:05 - 1 Comment

Take some advice from an extinct reptile

U. MICHIGAN (US) — As habitats shrink—and the climate warms—plants and animals could run out of options, like many reptile populations have on the Greek islands over the past 15,000 years. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 10, 2010 12:18 - 4 Comments

4 degrees could displace millions

U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — Sea levels can be expected to rise from between .5m and 2m by 2100 if temperatures see a warming of 4°C, according to new research. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 8, 2010 13:11 - 0 Comments

These online tweets are the real deal

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A growing online library of bird sounds, photos, and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 7, 2010 12:30 - 0 Comments

Species decline compounds health risks

CORNELL (US) — The decline of species due to habitat loss, pollution, and climate change increases the risk of infectious diseases for humans, animals, and plants. (more…)

Science & Technology - Dec 2, 2010 16:24 - 2 Comments

Mercury causes ibis sexual switch-up

U. FLORIDA (US) — Male white ibises that have been exposed to mercury alter their courtship behavior and begin mating with other males. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 1, 2010 10:55 - 1 Comment

Reforestation efforts a zero sum game?

STANFORD (US) — Forest restoration efforts in developing countries have been largely offset by the population’s growing demand for timber and agricultural products harvested elsewhere. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Nov 30, 2010 13:32 - 1 Comment

Dietary needs of a dying species

RICE / UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — More than half of all species are believed to change their diets—sometimes more than once—between birth and adulthood. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Nov 18, 2010 13:46 - 0 Comments

Fast coastal waters flow with diversity

BROWN U. (US) — The faster coastal waters flow, the greater the number of invertebrate species that live on rocks beneath the tides. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Nov 17, 2010 14:40 - 0 Comments

Is time running out to save Lake Tahoe?

UC DAVIS (US) — By the year 2100, average snowpack in the Lake Tahoe basin is expected to decline by as much as 60 percent and prolonged droughts will become more common. (more…)

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