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Deanna Conners
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
White-nose syndrome may hit social bats the hardest
New research suggests that the impacts of white-nose syndrome in bats may be worse for bats that like to hibernate together in tight clusters.
July 29, 2012
Biological switch could improve biofuel production by algae
Scientists have discovered a biological switch in blue-green algae that reacts to light and changes how electrons are transported within the cells.
July 22, 2012
Three endangered Hawaiian birds show recovery
The Akepa, Akiapolaau and Hawaii Creeper are among rarest endangered Hawaiian birds. After years of habitat protection, the birds may be starting to recover.
July 17, 2012
