Part of Wright brothers' 1st airplane on NASA's Mars chopper
A piece of the Wright brothers' first airplane is on Mars.
Space Exploration
Mar 24, 2021
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News tagged with protection
Oil and natural gas production emit more methane than previously thought
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from oil and gas production in its annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, according to new research from the Harvard John ...
Environment
Mar 26, 2021
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Discarded masks litter beaches worldwide, threaten sea life
To the usual list of foul trash left behind or washed up on beaches around the world, add these: masks and gloves used by people to avoid the coronavirus and then discarded on the sand.
Environment
Apr 07, 2021
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Coral reefs prevent more than $5.3 billion in potential flood damage for US property owners
Coral reefs provide many services to coastal communities, including critical protection from flood damage. A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the U.S. Geological Survey reveals ...
Environment
Apr 15, 2021
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Ocean's mammals at crucial crossroads
The ocean's mammals are at a crucial crossroads—with some at risk of extinction and others showing signs of recovery, researchers say.
Plants & Animals
Mar 25, 2021
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World's protected areas need more than a 'do not disturb' sign
Lessons learned from the world's protected forests: Just declaring a plot of land protected isn't enough—conservation needs thoughtful selection and enforcement.
Ecology
Apr 14, 2021
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Biologists defy Cyprus' ethnic divide to protect environment
There's something regal in the sprightly step and curious gaze of the long-horn sheep that roam the hills near Varisia, an abandoned village inside a U.N. buffer zone that cuts across ethnically divided Cyprus.
Ecology
Apr 15, 2021
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