U.S. Forest Service scientists have found that prescribed fires with the heat insulation of leaf litter and soil can help restore oak ecosystems.

Space & Earth - Environment

Jul 18, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

City streets can be mean, but somewhere near Brooklyn, a tree grows far better than its country cousins, due to chronically elevated city heat levels, says a new study. The study, just published in the journal ...

Space & Earth - Environment

Apr 24, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 1

Herbicide drift, which occurs when pesticides "drift" from the targeted application area to a nearby non-targeted area, is a particular concern in Midwestern regions of the United States. In the Midwest, where the topography ...

Biology - Ecology

Mar 25, 2009 not rated yet 0

Scientists trying to understand why oaks are starting to disappear from North American forests may need to look just below the surface to find some answers.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Mar 03, 2009 4.5 / 5 (2) 1