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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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What triggered Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser?

Posted by in Earth | 1 month ago
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Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park began a new period of heightened activity in March 2018. It’s had more than 100 major eruptions since then. Scientists want to know why.

What are cloud streets?

Posted by in Earth | Today's Image | 1 month ago
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Cloud streets are a manifestation of Earth’s atmosphere in motion. They’re normally seen by satellites looking down on Earth, but sometimes they can be seen from the ground as well. See cool images here!
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Great Backyard Bird Count begins February 12

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 2 months ago
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Show your love for birds by joining the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count. It’s free and easy to participate in this 4-day global event. Find out how here.
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Another terrible year for wildfires and smoke in the US in 2020

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 2 months ago
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Wildfires burned more than 10 million acres in the United States during the 2020 season. It was the worst season on record.

Ancient Maya civilization used advanced water treatment technology

Posted by in Human World | 3 months ago
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The oldest known example of a water treatment system in the Western Hemisphere was recently discovered in Guatemala.
Photo of a northern mockingbird.

Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count starts December 14

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 4 months ago
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The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running community science projects in existence. Learn how to join the count here.

New marine protection zone will help endangered penguins and more

Posted by in Earth | 4 months ago
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Plans are in place to create the world’s 4th-largest fully protected marine reserve at the Tristan da Cunha archipelago.

Here are 3 amazing feats of spiders

Posted by in Earth | 6 months ago
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Halloween time is spider time. Three amazing spider skills you might not have known about.

How does fog form?

Posted by in Earth | 6 months ago
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Fog forms when the air cools and water vapor condenses.

Which insects have the worst stings?

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 7 months ago
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Some of the most painful stings come from tarantula hawk wasps, warrior wasps, and bullet ants.