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Deanna Conners
How will climate change impact future fire activity?
A new study predicts that fire activity could increase across large portions of the northern hemisphere by the end of the 21st century.
September 27, 2012
Now you can identify trees with your smartphone
Scientists have made it easier than ever to identify trees with a free mobile application for your smartphone called Leafsnap.
September 23, 2012
Large coral loss seen over some Caribbean reefs
The International Union for Conservation of Nature reports that live coral cover has dropped to less than 10% over some Caribbean reefs.
September 15, 2012
Where are the hottest places on Earth?
“Where's the hottest place on Earth” is a contentious issue. Some contenders: Iran's Lut Desert, China's Turpan Basin and the badlands in Queensland, Australia.
September 14, 2012
View from space: Anak Krakatau volcano eruption
On September 4, 2012 a NASA satellite captured an image of lava flowing down Anak Krakatau. The fresh lava has extended the shoreline of the volcanic island.
September 7, 2012
Invasional meltdown?
The ‘invasional meltdown’ theory says the establishment of one invasive species in a new environment makes it easier for other non-native species to invade.
August 30, 2012
How you can help scientists study earthquakes
The Quake Catcher Network is looking for volunteers to use motion sensors on their computers to capture seismic data from earthquakes.
August 22, 2012
American eels benefit from dam removal in Virginia
The declining American eels population are starting to recover after the removal of the Embrey Dam on the Rappahannock River in Virginia.
August 17, 2012
Gulf of Mexico dead zone likely due to drought
The 2012 Gulf of Mexico dead zone is the fourth smallest since mapping began in 1985 - likely due to drought-induced low amounts of runoff into the Mississippi.
August 8, 2012
Earth’s carbon sinks still absorbing large amounts of CO2
Earth’s carbon, found in Earth’s oceans, forests and other terrestrial ecosystems are still absorbing large amounts of CO2, but the uptake is not expected to continue indefinitely
August 2, 2012
