Why lists of worldwide bird species disagree
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Data gaps and species similarities may lead to undercounting biodiversity.
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Warming climate slows tropical birds’ population growth rates
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A 30-year study in Tanzania shows temperature-linked population declines in species important to forests.
Read MoreYes, allergy seasons are getting worse. Blame climate change.
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If you live with seasonal allergies and feel like the pollen seasons feel longer and longer every year, you may be right.
Read MoreHow do U…participate in crowdsourced science?
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Join in research projects from the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreBringing astrobiology into prisons
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U professor shows how astrobiology helps incarcerated people connect with science.
Read MoreHow do U… start birding?
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Birds are all around, and all you need to get started is an observant eye.
Read MoreThe secret social lives of giant poisonous rats
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The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal just a few miligrams can kill a human. Biologists confirmed where it gets its poison, and uncovered an unexpected social life.
Read MoreDrought’s one-two punch
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Researchers look into the effects of repeated droughts on different kinds of forests.
Read MoreTrees and lawns beat the heat
As climate change pushes cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners must balance mitigating heat and preserving water resources.
Read MoreBiology professor bridges science and faith
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Biologist Nalini Nadkarni discusses building bridges between scientists and faith communities.
Read MoreYour hair knows what you eat and how much your haircut costs
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Isotopes in hair reveal connection between diet and socioeconomic status.
Read MoreKnow the risks of investing in forests
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Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
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