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Deanna Conners
River disappears in aftermath of 3 earthquakes on July 12, 2011
A river disappears: Villagers believe that the missing water is being held up by a debris dam that was created by landslides triggered in the earthquakes.
July 16, 2011
Collapse of Atlantic Ocean circulation possible
As the climate warms, freshwater entering the Atlantic Ocean could rapidly modify ocean circulation.
July 13, 2011
Non-native species: Should we embrace them?
Nineteen ecologists argue in the journal Nature we need to rethink management strategies for controlling non-native species. Do you agree?
July 4, 2011
How to ride out a heat wave. Learn how here
Heat waves are a leading cause of weather-related fatalities and expected to get worse in the future. Find out how to ride out a heat wave here.
June 23, 2011
Biofuel production may get a boost from bacteria
Scientists have discovered an enzyme in bacteria that is capable of breaking down woody plant material, and their findings could make biofuel production more efficient and sustainable.
June 22, 2011
Predicting the tipping point of an ecosystem?
Scientists studying a remote Wisconsin lake have identified early warning signs that an ecosystem is on the tipping point of a radical, rapid change.
June 6, 2011
Black carbon tracked in the Arctic
Scientists estimate that reducing black carbon emissions could reduce warming in the Arctic by about two-thirds over the next thirty years.
May 22, 2011
Seamounts and knolls are largely unknown ocean oases
A recent study highlights how seamounts and knolls are ecologically and commercially important areas in need of additional research and protection.
May 15, 2011
Carbon structures may exist deep within the Earth
Two new studies shed light on how carbon structures are stored deep within the Earth - in Earth's mantle - which has not yet been penetrated.
May 9, 2011
Loss of bats will hurt agriculture
As a study shows that insect-eating bats in North America save farmers at least $3.7 billion yearly in pest-control costs, concern grows over a disease affecting bats.
May 4, 2011
