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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

Is Dilution the Solution?

Is Dilution the Solution?

Scientists study how biodiversity affects the spread of animal-borne disease.

By Lynne Peeples | Posted June 4, 2009

Living in the Dark

Living in the Dark

NYU scientists shine light on the origins of the blind cavefish.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted May 26, 2009

Fishing in the Big City

Fishing in the Big City

Is your catch safe to eat?

By Brett Israel | Posted May 13, 2009

Stopping the Burning Season

Stopping the Burning Season

Can carbon trading save Indonesia’s forests?

By Brett Israel | Posted May 8, 2009

Hot Cities: The Urban Heat Island Effect

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.

By Rachael Rettner | Posted April 26, 2009

Brazen Orchids

Brazen Orchids

This year’s Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens is a colorful take on conservation.

By Shelley DuBois | Posted April 15, 2009

Grooming Tomorrow’s Environmentalists

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.

By Allison Bond | Posted April 10, 2009

Sea Level Rise Could Hit North America Hardest

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.

By Allison Bond | Posted April 6, 2009

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