The researchers created maps showing where warmer weather has left trees in conditions that don’t suit them, making them more prone to being replaced by other species.
Liquid Nitrogen Spray Could Clean Up Stubborn Moon Dust
A liquid nitrogen spray developed by Washington State University researchers can remove almost all of the simulated moon dust from a space suit, potentially solving what is a significant challenge for future moon-landing astronauts.
Sea Stars Able to Consume Kelp-Eating Urchins Fast Enough to Protect Kelp Forests, Research Shows
A research team including a scientist from Oregon State University has provided the first experimental evidence that a species of endangered sea star protects kelp forests along North America’s Pacific Coast by preying on substantial numbers of kelp-eating urchins.
Rising River Temperatures Hold Important Clues About Climate and Other Human Impacts
An improved global understanding of river temperature could provide an important barometer for climate change and other human activities.
Look on the Bright Side of Earth
When looking at the Earth from space, its hemispheres – northern and southern – appear equally bright.
Bird Flu Spillover to Mammals a Cause for Concern
The WHO recently warning that bird flu spillover to mammals needs to be monitored closely and that countries need to be prepared for a potential outbreak affecting humans. University of Waterloo biologist Dr. Christine Dupont says Canada should heed that advice.
So-Called ‘Safe’ Pesticides Have Surprising Ill Effects
Health Canada is currently reviewing regulations for pesticides in Canada, and three UBC researchers say regulators might want to consider what happened in Japan.
New Study Reveals Biodiversity Loss Drove Ecological Collapse After the “Great Dying”
The history of life on Earth has been punctuated by several mass extinctions, the greatest of these being the Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known as the “Great Dying,” which occurred 252 million years ago.
Researchers Develop Machine Learning Model to Improve Amazon Carbon Storage Estimates
A collaboration led by an Oregon State University College of Forestry researcher has used very-high-resolution satellite imagery to develop a machine learning model that aims to improve climate scientists’ ability to estimate aboveground carbon stocks in the Amazon.
Vehicle Emissions May Cause Over 11,000 Deaths a Year, Researchers Say
New estimates by Melbourne Climate Futures researchers shows that health impacts from vehicle emissions are likely to be far higher than previous figures informing policy decisions, as a broad group of air pollution experts call for urgent action to clear the air.