How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for Australia's frogs
In 1993, frogs were found dying en masse in Far North Queensland. When scientists analyzed their bodies, they found something weird. Their small bodies were covered in spores.
In 1993, frogs were found dying en masse in Far North Queensland. When scientists analyzed their bodies, they found something weird. Their small bodies were covered in spores.
Plants & Animals
Aug 29, 2023
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Black Summer, Black Saturday, Ash Wednesday: these and so many other bushfire disasters are regular reminders of the fact Australia is among the most flammable continents on Earth.
Earth Sciences
Aug 18, 2023
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As climate change warms Washington's mountain ranges, environmentalists are suing the federal government to protect one snow-loving bird of the Cascades.
Environment
Jun 27, 2023
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A previous dendroecological study of fir growth from the northern declivity of Mt. Everest found a temperature signal at higher elevations and a moisture signal at lower elevations. However, no study has yet investigated ...
Ecology
Jun 26, 2023
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In a large-scale study, now published in npj Science of Food and conducted by the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart and the University Medical Center Mainz, researchers identified a total of 2,896 different proteins in ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 19, 2023
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Feral swine are considered one of the top invasive species of concern in North America because of the damage they do to agricultural and natural systems. To best manage them, resource management agencies need to know more ...
Ecology
Jun 5, 2023
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This winter's major storms laid down one of the largest snowpacks recorded in California's Sierra Nevada, along with an unusual amount of snow at low mountain elevations.
Earth Sciences
May 25, 2023
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Sea level rises could lead to the flooding of sea turtle breeding grounds in Australia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and the U.S., according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that flooding ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2023
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After a relentless three months of heavy rain and snow, California is facing yet another environmental threat—sunny skies and balmy weather.
Earth Sciences
Apr 5, 2023
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In North America's hottest, driest desert, climate change is causing the decline of plants once thought nearly immortal and replacing them with shorter shrubs that can take advantage of sporadic rainfall and warmer temperatures.
Ecology
Mar 28, 2023
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