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Fire is a natural part of western forests, but the changing nature of fire in many…

Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers

Expectant parents’ emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioral problems in 2-year-olds, new research shows. The same…

Climate change: Hungry nations add the least to global CO2

Impoverished African countries are the most food-insecure, stemming from climate change, says a charity. …

Road verges provide refuge for pollinators

Roadside verges provide a vital refuge for pollinators—but they must be managed better, new research shows. …

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 5 August 2019

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 5 August 2019 Click here for…

Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) FY2019 – Call for Peer Reviewers

Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) FY2019 – Call for Peer Reviewers Click here…

Urban sprawl creates food deserts

Urban sprawl has led to the creation of food deserts in metropolitan areas across the United…

Targeting DNA sequencing for plant biodiversity research

High-throughput sequencing is revolutionizing research in plant evolutionary biology. Using third-generation sequencing technologies, researchers are able…

Improving the magnetic bottle that controls fusion power on Earth

The exhaustive detection method that discovered the error field in the initial run of the NSTX-U…

Is it safe to use an electric fan for cooling?

The safety and effectiveness of electric fans in heatwaves depend on the climate and basing public…