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Deanna Conners

Deanna Conners

Deanna Conners is an Environmental Scientist who holds a Ph.D. in Toxicology and an M.S. in Environmental Studies. Her interest in toxicology stems from having grown up near the Love Canal Superfund Site in New York. Her current work is to provide high-quality scientific information to the public and decision-makers and to help build cross-disciplinary partnerships that help solve environmental problems. She writes about Earth science and nature conservation for EarthSky.

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You can’t walk on these cloud streets

By in Earth | 1 week ago
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Cloud streets are long rows of cumulus clouds oriented parallel to the direction of the wind. Check out these cool images!

How do hurricanes get their names?

By in Earth | Human World | 1 week ago
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The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30. Here are the hurricane names for the 2018 season.

The Female Bird Song Project

By in Earth | Human World | 2 weeks ago
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There’s a false notion that female birdsong is rare in comparison to male birdsong. But lady birds sing, too. You can participate in a new project that aims to collect more recordings of female birds.

What causes landslides?

By in Earth | Human World | 3 weeks ago
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Most landslides are caused by multiple factors that act together to destabilize the slope. Excessive water is one of the most common triggers for landslides.

When is the next leap year?

By in Earth | Human World | 3 months ago
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If there were no leap years, eventually February would be a summer month for the Northern Hemisphere. 2018 isn’t a leap year, but 2020 will be.

Great Backyard Bird Count February 16–19

By in Earth | Human World | 4 months ago
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Scientists need your help counting birds for the 21st annual Great Backyard Bird Count. It is free and easy to participate. Find out how here.

How snowflakes get their shape

By in Earth | 5 months ago
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Depending on the temperature and humidity of the air where the snowflakes form, the resulting ice crystals will grow into a myriad of different shapes.

Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count starts December 14

By in Earth | Human World | 6 months ago
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Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running citizen science projects in existence. Here’s how to participate.

How tiger sharks are helping seagrass

By in Earth | 6 months ago
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A heatwave in 2011 killed off seagrass beds in Shark Bay, Australia. Now, scientists have discovered that tiger sharks are helping the ecosystem recover.

Why trees shed their leaves

By in Earth | 7 months ago
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Something to think about while raking.