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Machine learning detects importance of land stewardship in conservation policy
(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) At the southern tip of the Himalayas, farmers in the Kangra region of India's Himachal Pradesh graze cattle among rolling hills and forests. The forests, under...
In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals
(University of Guelph) Researchers found that if a squirrel inherits territory from a male rather than a female, it will have about 1,300 more cones in its midden. This stored energy will keep the squirrel alive an extra 17 days. For females it means...
Study shows endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to equine metabolic syndrome
(Morris Animal Foundation) Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a horse's environment may play a role in the development of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). This finding, made by Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at The University...
Klodiana Lanaj receives Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Science Award from SIOP
(Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology has recognized Klodiana Lanaj, PhD, with the Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Science Award. The award honors a SIOP member who ha...
How Climate Will Change in Cities Across the U.S.
A new tool compares what the climate of towns will be in 2080 to various locations today-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Tropical Cyclone Oma threatens Vanuatu, seen by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite
(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) Tropical Cyclone Oma continued to move southeast in the Southern Pacific Ocean, and continue affecting Vanuatu. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided a visible image of the storm.
The Dangers of Flying While Allergic
Nuts and other foods served on planes can be devastating for those with sensitivities—but the risks can be avoided-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Carbon gas storage cavern is the best way to obtain clean energy from a fossil fuel
(Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo) The Research Center for Gas Innovation is developing technology to separate CO2 and methane in oil and gas exploration and store it in offshore salt caverns.
Climate change increases potential for conflict and violence
(Iowa State University) Images of extensive flooding or fire-ravaged communities help us see how climate change is accelerating the severity of natural disasters. Iowa State researchers say what is not as clear is the indirect effect of these disaste...
Salt Doesn't Melt Ice—Here's How It Makes Winter Streets Safer
There’s a good reason to salt the roads before snow starts falling-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com