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Deanna Conners
How to celebrate World Oceans Day 2019
World Oceans Day is Saturday, June 8. Celebrate! Plan or find an event. Participate on social media. Or ... just go to the beach. Some ideas for participating here.
June 5, 2019
Springtime in northern Europe starting earlier and earlier
New analyses of satellite data show that the start of the spring growing season in northern Europe has advanced by 0.3 days per year from 2000 to 2016.
May 30, 2019
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
