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Crops with deeper roots and rising CO2
A new study published in the Annals of Botany proposes that breeding crops with deeper roots would help combat rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
August 8, 2011
Heat-seeking vampire bats hone in on blood
UCSF researchers discover heat-detecting molecules on the nose nerve endings of vampire bats, similar to those that enable a human tongue to detect spicy food.
August 6, 2011
More heat extremes across the United States in 2011
It's been hot. And it's still hot. Read more about heat extremes across the Unites States in 2011, including Tropical Storm Emily.
August 5, 2011
Krakatoa target of Earth Observing-1 satellite
The Earth Observing-1 satellite passes over Anak Krakatau - Krakatoa - and snaps a revealing shot of the growing volcano. Read more.
August 5, 2011
Gerry Bell: Expect active Atlantic hurricane season in 2011
This week, NOAA updated its outlook for 2011 Atlantic hurricanes. The new outlook anticipates even more hurricanes. Read more from Gerry Bell.
August 5, 2011
African crested rat picks its poison
Scientists discover how a harmless-looking rodent turns its own fur into a biological weapon.
August 5, 2011
Desalination: Reasons for and against
Water expert Heather Cooley spoke with EarthSky about promises and problems of desalination in California.
August 4, 2011
In urban fox families, mother knows best
Mothers wear the trousers in urban fox families: They decide which cubs get to stay in the group and which ones have to leave, and dads have no say in the matter, a recent study has found.
August 4, 2011
Where will Tropical Storm Emily go?
On August 1, 2011, Tropical Storm Emily, the 5th named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, formed 40 mph winds and a pressure reading of 1006 mb.
August 2, 2011
Map of religious forests reveals biodiversity
Oxford scientists are mapping church-owned forests around the world, many sheltering endangered species. Learn more about these religious forests.
August 2, 2011
