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Deanna Conners
White-nose syndrome likely caused by invasive fungal species
New research suggests that the fungus that causes the bat-killing white-nose syndrome is likely an invasive species introduced to North America from Europe.
April 13, 2012
White nose syndrome in bats spreads as far south as Alabama
White nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease affecting bats in North America, has spread to Alabama, Missouri and Delaware, according to wildlife officials.
April 7, 2012
Arctic sea ice hits its maximum extent for 2012
The maximum extent of Arctic sea ice during 2012 was the ninth lowest in the satellite record. Sea ice extent is a major marker for global warming.
March 30, 2012
Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize to Mark van Loosdrecht
Mark van Loosdrecht won the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for his work in improving the sustainability of wastewater treatment technology.
March 22, 2012
Early snow melts in North America not good for butterflies, study says
Scientists working at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory have linked declines in butterflies to early spring snow melts. Butterfly population is dropping.
March 18, 2012
Will Japan’s big quake in 2011 lead to more earthquake predictability?
Do atmospheric data related to Japan's big quake in 2011 indicate a leap forward in our ability to predict earthquakes? Read more at EarthSky.
March 11, 2012
North America’s Great Lakes are losing ice
Ice cover on the Great Lakes has decreased by 71% over the past four decades according to a new study published in the Journal of Climate.
March 8, 2012
Are large earthquakes increasing in frequency?
Earthquakes 8.0 magnitude and above have struck at a record rate since 2004. But the rate was not statistically different from random chance.
March 4, 2012
Bird Count: Don’t miss the 2012 Backyard Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count, February 17 – 20, is a fun opportunity for you to help scientists gather data on bird populations across North America.
February 18, 2012
Scientists discover an unusual stone circle
Although it resembles stone circles made by humans, scientists believe that an unusual ring of stones in British Columbia is a natural feature.
February 9, 2012
