Fluctuations in the carbon-rich biomass held within the world’s forests can contribute to, or slow, climate…
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Above ground biomass
Vegetation biomass is a crucial ecological variable for understanding the evolution and potential future changes of…
The potential economic impact of volcano alerts
The Volcano Alert Level (VAL) system, standardized by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 2006,…
New study investigates how life on land recovered after 'The Great Dying'
Over the course of Earth’s history, several mass extinction events have destroyed ecosystems, including one that…
Researchers discover how 'cryptic species' respond differently to coral bleaching
Certain brightly colored coral species dotting the seafloor may appear indistinguishable to many divers and snorkelers,…
Astronauts in crewed missions to Mars could misread vital emotional cues
Living for nearly 2 months in simulated weightlessness has a modest but widespread negative effect on…
Helping stevia plants brave the cold
It’s a fact—humans love sugar. For those of us who also like to watch our calories,…
20 years of research on the use of virtual reality in education
An analysis published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning highlights 20 years of research on…
Subsidies most effective way to encourage sustainable food choices, study shows
Subsidizing low carbon emission meals could encourage more people to choose them, according to new research. …
Artificial light at night may disrupt firefly mating
New research published in Insect Conservation and Diversity indicates that artificial light at night likely interferes…