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04-19-2024
Invasive plants alter the soundscape of ecosystems
We often think of ecosystems in terms of what we can see – the plants, the animals, the landscape. But there's a hidden dimension to our natural world: sound. From the calls of birds to the whisper of wind through the trees, soundscapes are a vital part of healthy ecosystems. New research reveals a surprising truth: invasive plants are altering the soundscapes, and the consequences could be far-reaching. Environment soundscapes The soundtrack of an environment is referred to as its soundscape. Imagine it as the collective voice...
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04-16-2019
Endangered sparrows are facing extinction with future sea-level rise
A new study from the Oxford University Press is warning...
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04-16-2019
Satellites can accurately track sea level rise and water surface heights
In response to the worrying rise in sea level within...
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04-15-2019
Climate change policy paralysis allows big business to cash in
As we have reported, the impacts of climate change are...
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04-15-2019
Fungi are everywhere… even when you can’t see them
Even when you can’t see them, fungi are all around...
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04-15-2019
Harsh winters are significantly impacting bird populations
A new study from the American Ornithological Society has found...
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04-14-2019
EPA chief: climate change not a top priority
Andrew Wheeler, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,...
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04-13-2019
How many volcanoes have the potential to trigger devastating tsunamis?
An international team of researchers from the United States, the...
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04-12-2019
Pesticide said to be safer for bees still has a harmful impact
Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides that were once extremely...
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04-12-2019
Melting glaciers could release radioactive material stored inside
Melting and retreating glaciers pose a significant risk to rising...
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04-12-2019
California heat waves can be predicted by thunderstorms across the globe
A new study from the University of California Davis has...
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04-12-2019
UK CO2 emissions melt hundreds of square miles of Arctic ice each year
At the current rate, carbon dioxide emissions from the UK...
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04-12-2019
Coral reef microbes have distinct day and night rhythms
The microorganisms that help keep coral reef ecosystems healthy and...
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