Framework for palm biogeography: Researchers establish a hypothesis for the evolution of palms in time and space
Research suggests complex genetic heritage in three cicada species
(Phys.org) —A paper co-authored by ecology and evolutionary biology professor Chris Simon, two UConn research associates, and other colleagues, offers genetic proof that three common species of cicada, ...
Mar 20, 2013
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Preserving biodiversity can be compatible with intensive agriculture
Preserving genetically diverse local crops in areas where small-scale farms are rapidly modernizing is possible, according to a Penn State geographer, who is part of an international research project investigating the biodiversity ...
Feb 06, 2013
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Researchers test powerful new tool to advance ecology, conservation
Embracing data 'noise' brings Greenland's complex ice melt into focus
(Phys.org)—An enhanced approach to capturing changes on the Earth's surface via satellite could provide a more accurate account of how ice sheets, river basins and other geographic areas are changing as ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Glimpses of paradise: Magnificent birds, striking science in Harvard affiliate's National Geographic project
For Tim Laman, mornings in the rain forest started early, before the night was truly done.
Nov 21, 2012
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Study shows summer climate change, mostly warming
Analysis of 90 years of observational data has revealed that summer climates in regions across the globe are changing—mostly, but not always, warming —according to a new study led by a scientist from the Cooperative Institute ...
Nov 13, 2012
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National Geographic to auction famous photos, art
National Geographic Society has chronicled scientific expeditions, wildlife and world cultures for more than 100 years, amassing 11.5 million photographs and original illustrations.
Oct 22, 2012
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Philippines expands probe into 'blood' ivory
Wild boars are reservoir of HEV: High prevalence among forestry workers in eastern France
Nearly one third of forestry workers in parts of eastern France are infected with Hepatitis E virus (HEV), according to a paper in the September Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Wild boars in the same region are also heavil ...
Sep 20, 2012
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Researchers confirm link between economy, 'green' advertising
(Phys.org) -- The amount of "green" advertising rises and falls in conjunction with key indicators of economic growth.
Jul 30, 2012
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Geographers chart the 'next-generation digital Earth'
The world has gotten smaller and more accessible since applications like Google Earth became mainstream, says UC Santa Barbara Professor of Geography Michael Goodchild. However, there is still a long way to ...
Jul 02, 2012
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Americans favor Obama to defend against space aliens: poll
Nearly two in three Americans think President Barack Obama is better suited than Republican rival Mitt Romney to deal with an alien invasion, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Jun 27, 2012
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National Geographic looking to respond to "alien" Wow! signal from 1977
(Phys.org) -- Back in 1977, on August 15, to be exact, a mysterious radio transmission was received by astronomers working at an Ohio State radio observatory. It lasted all of seventy two seconds, and was ...
Jun 27, 2012
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