When it comes to studying microbial communities in soil, the smaller the sample, the better. Only by approaching the scale at which microbes interact and function, the micron scale, can scientists understand how the community ...
Environment
Feb 24, 2012
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Disaster-prone Nepal's southernmost lowland parts are less resilient to natural disasters than the sparsely-populated hilly and mountain areas, says a new study.
Environment
Apr 6, 2020
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A data set on seismic and tsunami hazards of a coastal Oregon town has received a 2023 DesignSafe data set award, given in recognition of the data set's diverse contributions to natural hazards research.
Earth Sciences
Jun 22, 2023
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New research lead by Keith Slotkin, Ph.D., a member of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, opens the door for scientists to equip plants with the tools they need to adapt to rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), high ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2023
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People who are forced to seek refuge outside their home country, whether because of war or persecution based on race, religion or political affiliation, are often thought of in terms of the burdens of trauma they carry or ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2015
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Black men, especially those living in low-income, urban areas, face many societal stressors, including racial discrimination, incarceration and poverty. In addition, these men have poorer health outcomes. Now, a University ...
Social Sciences
Jul 2, 2012
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There has been a substantial increase in food production over the last 50 years, but it has been accompanied by a narrowing in the diversity of cultivated crops. New research shows that diversifying crop production can make ...
Environment
Nov 19, 2019
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Federal land managers on the Olympic Peninsula joined in an exceptional partnership with the Pacific Northwest Research Station and the University of Washington to develop a set of science-based options that will help them ...
Environment
Jan 9, 2012
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If you've lived in the same geographic location for several years, you've probably noticed the seasons changing. And no, not from spring to summer and fall to winter.
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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New research from the University of Otago shows that youth programmes, such as the long-running Spirit of New Zealand tall-ship experience, do work to create lasting resilience in our young people.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2013
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