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Demographic Miracle in the Deserts: Some Plants in Arid Regions Benefit from Climate Change
October 8, 2012 — Dryland ecosystems cover 41% of the Earth’s land surface. These ecosystems are highly vulnerable to global environmental change and desertification. But climate change seems to have a positive ... > full story -
Southern Hemisphere Becoming Drier: Decline in April-May Rainfall Over South-East Australia
October 3, 2012 — A decline in April-May rainfall over south-east Australia is associated with a southward expansion of the subtropical ... > full story -
My Life on Mars: Engineering Student Experiences Life on the Red Planet
October 1, 2012 — As NASA's Curiosity rover scours the surface of Mars and beams pictures of the stark and desolate landscape back to Earth, we've begun to paint a picture of what living on the red planet might ... > full story -
New Clues About Ancient Water Cycles Shed Light on U.S. Deserts
September 27, 2012 — The deserts of Utah and Nevada have not always been dry. Now a researcher has found a new water cycle connection between the U.S. southwest and the tropics, and understanding the processes that have ... > full story -
Small Male Fish Use High Aggression Strategy
September 1, 2012 — In the deserts of central Australia lives a tough little fish known as the desert goby, and a new study is shedding light on the aggressive mating behaviour of smaller nest-holding ... > full story -
Cup of Herbal Tea Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
August 24, 2012 — Scientists have discovered that an extract from a common plant in Pakistan may help treat breast ... > full story -
Native Landscaping in Urban Areas Can Help Native Birds
August 22, 2012 — The study is one of the first to use quantitative measures and a systematic approach, with 24-hour video monitoring, to assess and compare foraging behavior of common backyard birds in yards in ... > full story -
Drastic Desertification: Researchers Study Dead Sea Climate Past, Finding Dramatic Results
August 21, 2012 — The Dead Sea, a salt sea without an outlet, lies over 400 meters below sea level. Tourists like its high salt content because it increases their buoyancy. "For scientists, however, the Dead Sea ... > full story -
Climate Warming Refuted as Reason for Plant Shifts in High-Profile 2008 Study
August 2, 2012 — The simple model of how plants handle climate change doesn't always explain what's going ... > full story -
Key to Life in the Desert: What New Research Reveals About the Importance of Soil Crusts
July 20, 2012 — Biological soil crust organisms found to play an active role in the development of soil structures and the allocation of water and ... > full story
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