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Is Earth Special?
David Waltham | Mar 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Reconsidering the uniqueness of life on our planet
Book Excerpt from Lucky Planet
David Waltham | Feb 28, 2014 | 3 min read
In the book's prologue, author David Waltham compares a fictitious planet to Earth, highlighting the biologically supportive luck that our planet has enjoyed.
Drivers of Tropical Diversity
Erin Weeks | Sep 10, 2013 | 3 min read
Researchers pinpoint rapid speciation, reduced extinction rates as reasons for increased diversity among tropical amphibians.
Seals Reveal Ocean Secrets
Dan Cossins | Feb 26, 2013 | 2 min read
Oceanographers deployed elephant seals to discover a new source of Antarctic bottom water, cold deep-ocean currents that play a key role in global ocean circulation.
 
Agriculture-Ecology Initiative Announced
Edyta Zielinska | Sep 18, 2012 | 1 min read
The US Department of Agriculture announces a partnership of 10 study sites to help promote long-term research.
Mississippi Flows Backwards
Edyta Zielinska | Aug 31, 2012 | 1 min read
Hurricane Isaac’s winds made the Mississippi River reverse for 24 hours this week.
Wet Weather Stymies Insects
Edyta Zielinska | May 21, 2012 | 1 min read
The rainiest April in 100 years is keeping many insects from flourishing in the United Kingdom.
Victory for Climate Scientist
Jef Akst | Mar 5, 2012 | 1 min read
The State Supreme Court denies the attorney general’s request to have the University of Virginia turn over detailed records regarding the work of its former climate researcher Michael Mann.
Climate Conflict of Interest?
Megan Scudellari | Feb 24, 2012 | 1 min read
Greenpeace flags researchers' payments from a climate change skeptic organization.
Climate Change Man Made, Once Again
Cristina Luiggi | Dec 6, 2011 | 1 min read
A new climate model shows that anthropogenic greenhouse gases are by far the main cause of global warming.
Flaws in Climate Questioning Paper
Jef Akst | Sep 6, 2011 | 1 min read
A recent paper that fueled skepticism about the severity of climate change predicted by current models contained fundamental errors and false claims.
Climate Stirs Civil Conflict
Jef Akst | Aug 26, 2011 | 1 min read
Civil unrest is twice as likely during warm El Niño years.
Australian climate scientists threatened with death
Cristina Luiggi | Jun 7, 2011 | 1 min read
The debate over a carbon emissions tax heats up.
Controversial climate study retracted
Megan Scudellari | Jun 6, 2011 | 1 min read
A controversial 2008 climate study is retracted due to plagiarism.
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