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Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Human infrastructure associated with oil field development gives some species an advantage over others.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted October 30, 2009

One Small Step for Bioheat

One Small Step for Bioheat

Switching to greener heating fuel could take cities one giant leap away from fossil fuel dependence.

By Frederik Joelving | Posted August 20, 2009

Vertical Farms

Vertical Farms

A New Dimension in Urban Farming

By Robert Goodier | Posted August 10, 2009

Warming World, Potent Poppies

Warming World, Potent Poppies

Rising carbon dioxide levels lead to higher concentrations of opiates in poppies.

By Erik Ortlip | Posted August 3, 2009

Gorilla Forensics

Gorilla Forensics

Primate researchers bone up on forensic anthropology to learn more about the lives of Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas.

By Crystal Gammon | Posted July 30, 2009

Clam Power in Numbers

Clam Power in Numbers

Scientists at the Nature Conservancy move a new batch of mollusks into Great South Bay to shore up the clam comeback.

By Carina Storrs | Posted July 27, 2009

More than Hot Air

More than Hot Air

Solar thermal energy, or “solar hot water,” may not get much hype, but don’t count it out of the renewable energy equation.

By Rachael Rettner | Posted July 20, 2009

A Hard Day’s Clam

A Hard Day’s Clam

Could the mollusks of Long Island’s Great South Bay make a comeback?

By Carina Storrs | Posted June 15, 2009

New Device Tracks Songbirds’ Response to Changing Climate

New Device Tracks Songbirds’ Response to Changing Climate

Research into songbird migrations could shed light on the effects of a warming climate on bird populations.

By Shelley DuBois | Posted June 11, 2009

Composting in the City

Composting in the City

Learn how to make a do it yourself urban compost bin.

By Brett Israel | Posted June 8, 2009

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