Many unique Hawaiian plants and animals are in trouble. A major reason is invasive species that have no natural predators. Read more on Hawaiian endangered species.
The U.S. census it a great resource to look at population change," said Mather, "not only at the national level, but the regional level, state level, and to see what's happening in local communities all the way down to the city block level."
"Creativity is critically important for sustainable business," said Robert Epstein, "in part because sustainability is a goal that has a deadline." Read more.
"If you have a lot of experience multitasking," said Earl Miller, "your brain is going to get wired more towards multitasking than if you're not used to it."
Who doesn't want to know, for example, why birds flying in big flocks never collide? Or if geese mind being force-fed to make foie gras? Read more from Niall Edworthy.
Learning to love science. As a producer for EarthSky, Lindsay Patterson interviews some of the world's most fascinating scientists. Through EarthSky, her work content is syndicated on some of the world's top media websites, including USAToday.com and Reuters.com. Patterson is also charged with helping to stay in steady communication with the thousands of scientists who contribute to EarthSky's work of making the voice of science heard in a noisy world. She graduated from Colorado College with a degree in creative writing, and a keen interest in all forms of journalism and media.
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