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Beth Lebwohl
First successful forecast of underwater volcano
Columbia University and Oregon State University researchers made the first successful forecast of the eruption of an underwater volcano.
August 11, 2011
Dyslexia’s auditory component studied
A new study of dyslexia's auditory component shows trouble distinguishing voices, an implication that could change how dyslexics are taught.
August 11, 2011
Desalination: Reasons for and against
Water expert Heather Cooley spoke with EarthSky about promises and problems of desalination in California.
August 4, 2011
Underwater river found off Perth’s coast
How can a river flow in the ocean? Underwater rivers saltier than surrounding sea water. That means the water is more dense and sinks to the ocean bottom.
August 2, 2011
The end of the universe in simulations
Researchers at the University of Maryland just tried to simulate the the Big Crunch - the end of the universe. Who knew all you needed was gold and plastic?
July 29, 2011
Mining and cancer linked in Appalachia
A July 2011 study finds increased cancer rates near the Coal River Valley mountaintop removal in West Virginia. Read more about mining and cancer.
July 28, 2011
A skyscraper + ferris wheel + zoo. Wait…what?
Influx Studio hopes a rare architectural combination of skyscraper, ferris wheel and zoo will inspire Buenos Aires residents to take action that helps wildlife.
July 27, 2011
Rhode Island approves ocean management plan
On July 22, Rhode Island approved an Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP) that may provide a model for coastal management throughout the U.S.
July 26, 2011
Polar bears swimming longer distances, cubs dying in the process
Less Arctic summer ice means polar bears need to swim further to get to the sea ice they use as a platform to catch seals. And cubs are dying in the process.
July 22, 2011
New types of water waves discovered by scientists
Wave experts at the France describe two newly discovered types of water waves in the July 2011 issue of Physical Review.
July 21, 2011
