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Environment May 23, 2022

Fighting fire with fire: Controlled burns remain essential as US wildfires intensify

In 2015, the Lake Fire burned 31,000 acres in this popular hiking forest northeast of Los Angeles. It destroyed four buildings, came perilously close to the resort town of Big Bear Lake and took more than 1,900 firefighters ...

Ecology May 19, 2022

Avian influenza: How it's spreading and what to know about this outbreak

When it comes to avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, all birds are not created equal.

Ecology May 16, 2022

Whale carcass proves tasty snack for beetles

A total of 21 new beetle species were discovered in the whale carcass that washed ashore at the Rottumerplaat in 2020. The creatures are experts in consuming meat, skin and bones.

Education May 9, 2022

'Think of the whole child, not just their ears'

There is a fierce debate raging in the deaf community.

Veterinary medicine May 7, 2022

Avian flu confirmed in 2 backyard Pacific Northwest flocks

An avian flu that's spreading quickly across the U.S. has been detected in the Pacific Northwest in two backyard bird flocks in rural Oregon and Washington.

Evolution May 3, 2022

Studying wealth inequality in animals can reveal clues about how their societies evolved

Wealth inequality is a research topic typically reserved for humans. Now, research from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln suggests that studying wealth inequality in animals ...

Ecology May 3, 2022

New dung beetle species on Australian soil

The Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineer (DBEE) project reached a major milestone last month—the arrival of a new dung beetle species, Gymnopleurus sturmi, on Australian shores. It is the third and final dung beetle species imported ...

Social Sciences Apr 21, 2022

How game-theory logic underpins many of our seemingly odd and irrational decisions

Why do people wear Rolex watches or drive Bentleys, when less expensive goods can perform better? Why does anyone fight the crowds at the Louvre to see the "Mona Lisa" for 30 seconds, when they could view it online for hours? ...

Plants & Animals Apr 21, 2022

Brains and brawn helped crows and ravens take over the world

Crows and ravens are well known for their black color and the harsh "caw" sound they make. They are intelligent birds that use tools, solve complex abstract problems and speak a volume of words.

Economics & Business Apr 18, 2022

Legacy of Jim Crow still affects funding for public schools

Nearly 70 years ago—in its 1954 Brown v. Board decision—the Supreme Court framed racial segregation as the cause of educational inequality. It did not, however, challenge the lengths to which states went to ensure the unequal ...

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