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Phytoplankton: Shedding light on the ocean's living carbon pump
Phytoplankton play a crucial role in ocean biology and climate. Understanding the natural processes that influence…
Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession. This should come as no surprise
As the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in April, many Americans were shocked by the extent that black…
Winter warm spells see a two- to three-fold increase in duration and frequency
Warm winter spells have increased in frequency and duration two- to three times over since 1878,…
Novel low-cost environmental monitoring buoy
When University of Maine alum Joshua Girgis graduated from University of Maine’s College of Engineering in…
Comprehensive review: Impact of variable retention forestry and restoration methods
Finnish, Swedish and Russian researchers highlight the ecological effects of forestry in Fennoscandia in five review…
Why self-determination is vital for Indigenous communities to beat coronavirus
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know very well the challenges of dealing with infectious diseases…
US workers often lack sick leave and healthcare—benefits taken for granted in most other countries
The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the degree to which we depend on the work of others.…
The coronavirus is costing us more than just our health and economy
Civil liberties are among the oldest, most recognized human rights. Their contemporary expression as legal claims…
From war elephants to cheap electronics: Modern globalization has its roots in ancient trade networks
Many think of globalization as a modern and corporate phenomenon, and it has been readily linked…