Posts in: Environment
Is Dilution the Solution?
Scientists study how biodiversity affects the spread of animal-borne disease.
Hot Cities: The Urban Heat Island Effect
A Columbia University researcher discusses the urban heat island effect and the university’s green roof research station.
Brazen Orchids
This year’s Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens is a colorful take on conservation.
Grooming Tomorrow’s Environmentalists
The Audubon Center in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park offers a hands-on chance for children to experience nature, teaching respect for the planet to tomorrow’s environmentalists.
Sea Level Rise Could Hit North America Hardest
A melting ice sheet may cause sea levels to rise unevenly around the globe, recent research reveals.
Bacteria for Better Biofuels
Adding the right kind of bacteria, scientists find, can boost plant growth on poor quality soil.
