Scientists of the University of Vienna have examined parts of a vertebral column found in northern…
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Learning from fish and flags to inform new propulsion strategies
Recent research by Andres J. Goza at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found relationships between…
Why the coronavirus pandemic is especially dangerous for immigrants
The immigrant population is likely to be among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, as…
Will politicization of COVID-19 erode national consensus on response?
Earlier this month, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)—which studies public climate change beliefs,…
Social distancing in Antarctica: You're never really alone
As a glaciologist for over 30 years, Sridhar Anandakrishnan is well-used to social distancing. Professor of…
How our economy can survive the pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on the economy, we’re all hoping for a quick recovery. …
Finding joy in Earth's biodiversity while sheltering in place
NatCap’s Gretchen Daily and Jeffrey Smith contributed to a new book, “Earth 2020: An Insider’s Guide…
How habitat destruction enables the spread of diseases like COVID-19
Wildlife habitats are vital to human survival and agricultural production. But these natural places—and the plants…
Researchers to study impact of COVID-19 and social distancing on families
Since social distancing has been implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, many families are experiencing…
What's driving governors' lockdown decisions?
As debate and protests about lockdowns and opening up flare up across the nation, experts are…