The growth of red oak seedlings in northern Central Park far outpaced that of trees planted in the suburbs or rural areas of New York, largely because of higher temperatures, a study says.
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Apr 25
Green Blog: To Find Diversity Hot Spots, Follow the Ants
Data crunching suggests that the presence of many ant species has yet to be documented in remote areas threatened by habitat loss.
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Effects of Climate Change Seen for Corn Prices
A study suggests that unless American farmers develop more heat-tolerant corn varieties or move production into Canada, frequent heat waves will cause sharp price spikes.
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Polar Bears Did Not Descend From Brown Bears, DNA Study Indicates
After analyzing DNA samples from the two species, scientists reported that polar bears are not descended from brown bears.
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Polar Bears Did Not Descend From Brown Bears, DNA Study Indicates
After analyzing DNA samples from the two species, scientists reported that polar bears are not descended from brown bears.
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World Briefing | Antarctica: Scientists Find Twice As Many Emperor Penguins in Antarctica
Scientists counting Antarctica’s emperor penguins from space have found twice as many of them as expected.
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World Briefing | Antarctica: Scientists Find Twice As Many Emperor Penguins in Antarctica
Scientists counting Antarctica’s emperor penguins from space have found twice as many of them as expected.
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Green Blog: An Enemy in Your Sand Castle
A new study offers guidance on what levels of disease-causing bacteria in sand could pose a risk to children and other beachgoers.
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Apr 04
Green Blog: Research Cut Short in Indian Tiger Preserves
Scientists speak out against a system that gives individual state wardens authority over permits for field research.
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