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How to Tackle the Global Deforestation Crisis
Imagine if France, Germany, and Spain were completely blanketed in forests — and then all those trees were quickly chopped down.
Ancient Amazonians Intentionally Created Fertile “Dark Earth”
The Amazon river basin is known for its immense and lush tropical forests, so one might assume that the Amazon’s land is equally rich.
Urban Light Pollution Linked to Smaller Eyes in Birds
The bright lights of big cities could be causing an evolutionary adaptation for smaller eyes in some birds, a new study indicates.
STELLA: NASA’s DIY Educational Gadget for Measuring Plant Health
On her morning walk to school, a high schooler notices a patch of greenery in her neighbor’s yard.
New Research Brings Greater Understanding of Asian Winter Monsoon
While summer monsoons are well researched and understood, there is currently very limited understanding of winter monsoons – especially of how they have changed during periods when there has been no data available from weather stations.