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Posts by
Deanna Conners
Today in science: Bingham Canyon landslide
On April 10, 2013, one of the largest non-volcanic landslides in the history of North America took place at the Bingham Canyon mine in Utah.
April 10, 2019
What causes landslides and mudslides?
The trigger is usually water. Excessive rainfall can trigger landslides and mudslides because it’s heavy and adds extra weight to the land.
April 10, 2019
How can US adapt to threat of water shortages?
A new study suggests that reductions in water use for agriculture might be the best bet for avoiding future water shortages in the U.S.
March 28, 2019
Want cleaner roadside air? Plant hedges
To improve air quality near urban roads, scientists from the Global Centre for Clean Air Research recommend planting hedges that can trap air pollutants.
February 27, 2019
Christmas Bird Count starts December 14
Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running citizen science projects in existence. How to participate.
December 11, 2018
How rare are November hurricanes?
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is nearing an end, but November hurricanes do occur and they can be deadly.
November 20, 2018
Tricks that animals play
Trick or treat! Here are 3 animals that excel at playing tricks on others - and not just on Halloween!
October 31, 2018
New species of giant dinosaur identified
The fossils of Ledumahadi mafube suggest that it was the largest land animal alive 200 million years ago.
October 17, 2018
Welcome to the Meghalayan age
Scientists have assigned a new name to the era we're living in. They're calling it the Meghalayan - because key data for the timing of the new age were derived from a stalagmite growing in a cave in the Indian state of Meghalaya.
September 12, 2018
Why plants don’t get sunburn
Plants produce their own chemical sunscreens that protect them from harmful ultraviolet light.
August 23, 2018
