The discovery of a hybrid population of poplar trees in western Wyoming has provided insight into how natural hybridization informs the evolution of many plant species, according to a team led by Penn State researchers.
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The Most Endangered Fish Are the Least Studied
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UC Irvine Earth System Scientists Discover Missing Piece in Climate Models
As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ahead.
Although Tiny, Peatland Microorganisms Have a Big Impact on Climate
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Dragonflies Reveal Surprising Insights into Mercury Pollution
A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment varies significantly depending on the ecosystem.
Loss of Oxygen in Lakes and Oceans a Major Threat to Ecosystems, Society, and Planet
Rensselaer researcher links aquatic deoxygenation with the broader stability of Earth’s systems.