Drought in Northeast US expected to persist through February
The long-running drought in much of the Northeastern United States is expected to persist through the winter.
Environment
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Venerable elm tree finally succumbs to Dutch elm disease
A venerable old elm tree that's believed to be the largest of its kind in New England has finally succumbed to Dutch elm disease in the Vermont town of Charlotte.
Ecology
Nov 2, 2016
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Spate of whale entanglements could inform regulations
A recent spate of entanglements of rare whales off of New England could help shape future regulations to preserve the endangered animals, federal authorities said Tuesday.
Ecology
Sep 27, 2016
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US, Canada broker agreement to share dwindling cod fishing
The United States and Canada have brokered a deal to share what's left of the dwindling North American cod fishing business in the Atlantic next year.
Ecology
Sep 21, 2016
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Obama declares new marine reserve at Oceans summit
US President Barack Obama was to announce the creation of a new marine reserve on Thursday as Washington hosted a major world summit on protecting the planet's oceans.
Ecology
Sep 15, 2016
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NASA sees post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine linger over northeastern US
NASA and NOAA satellites continue to provide data as Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine continues to linger south of Long Island, New York. The winds from the storm continue to affect surf from the Mid-Atlantic to Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Earth Sciences
Sep 6, 2016
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Four percent of people in England cannot afford to feed themselves
University of Southampton research presented at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference has exposed the stark geography of food poverty in England – providing an opportunity to better target ...
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2016
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Hibernating pygmy-possums can sense danger even while dormant
What happens to hibernating or torpid animals when a bushfire rages? Are they able to sense danger and wake up from their energy-saving sleep to move to safety? Yes, says Julia Nowack of the University of New England in Australia, ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2016
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Ancient DNA evidence traces origin of horses' smooth ride
Horses have held an important place in human history since ancient times. So-called ambling horses are particularly prized for their ability to travel in a way that's comfortable for riders, with a smooth, four-beat rhythm. ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 8, 2016
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Cyborg stingray swims toward light, breaks new ground
The idea of taking apart a rat's heart and transforming it into a tissue-engineered stingray first came to Kevin Kit Parker during a trip to the New England Aquarium with his daughter.
Robotics
Aug 8, 2016
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