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Deanna Conners
2014 Great Backyard Bird Count
The 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count takes place worldwide February 14-17. It's your chance to help scientists track the health of bird populations.
February 14, 2014
Death toll climbs to 16 since Mount Sinabung eruption
Thousands displaced from their homes. Disaster agencies still mobilizing medical and social services. A thin layer of ash expected to arrive in Malay Peninsula on Wednesday.
February 5, 2014
The Grand Canyon much younger than we knew?
Some scientists believe the Grand Canyon formed 70 million years ago. But a new study suggests that it formed in its entirety only 5 to 6 million years ago.
January 31, 2014
New journal to tackle Earth’s sustainability challenges
The new open access science journal, Earth’s Future, aims to publish papers geared toward finding solutions to coupled human and planetary challenges.
January 27, 2014
From algae to crude oil in less than an hour
Engineers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a pressure cooker-like technique that can convert algae into biofuel in less than an hour.
January 20, 2014
Hidden universe of fish biofluorescence revealed
Scientists discover hidden biofluorescent universe on coral reefs with the use of cameras equipped with special light filters.
January 12, 2014
Wet weather may have helped to quell 2013 wildfire season
The amount of U.S. land burned by wildfires during 2013 was 41% lower than the 10-year average, according to preliminary estimates.
December 31, 2013
Test your holiday nut-cracking skills against those of wild monkeys
Humans aren’t alone in the animal kingdom when it comes to using tools to crack nuts. Wild bearded capuchin monkeys are good at it too.
December 23, 2013
It’s time for Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society’s 114th Christmas Bird Count starts this weekend. It runs until January 5. Info on how to participate here.
December 14, 2013
Early warning system for abrupt climate impacts
The National Research Council has released a new report that recommends an early warning system for detecting abrupt impacts from climate change.
December 9, 2013
