University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists have discovered and documented the largest known single dinosaur track site in Alaska. The site, located in Denali National Park and Preserve, has been dubbed "The Coliseum" by researchers.
Paleontology & Fossils
Aug 14, 2023
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Imagine a volcanic island about the size of France and over 20,000 meters high. Such a landscape may once have existed on the planet Mars.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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At midnight, researchers aboard the vessel John Le Conte—an old 37-foot diesel-powered salmon trawler—dropped a net into icy cold waters.
Earth Sciences
Jul 23, 2023
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During our history, ancient civilizations have considerably shaped the global ecosystems through a coevolution of landscape and local populations. In some cases, the legacy of the disappeared civilizations is still visible ...
Archaeology
Jul 21, 2023
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Researchers led by a team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have created the first tool to map and visualize the areas where human settlements and nature meet on a global scale. The tool, which was part of a study ...
Environment
Jul 19, 2023
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Tucked into the hillsides of Italy, Portugal, and Spain, some of the world's most famous—and most difficult to maintain—vineyards are heralded for their unique flavor profiles and centuries of tradition. But as extreme ...
Ecology
Jul 14, 2023
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Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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Many at-risk forest tree species will probably need biotechnology along with traditional tree-breeding approaches to survive, according to insights published in the July issue of the journal New Forests.
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2023
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North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a new computer model to allow fire managers to map current fire risk in Everglades National Park and across South Florida daily. The new modeling tool, ...
Environment
Jun 27, 2023
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A new framework for making better and more transparent decisions about the use of our land could help to balance society's demands upon it with protecting and enhancing the environment.
Ecology
Jun 8, 2023
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