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Africa's Savannas May Become Forests by 2100, Study Suggests
June 28, 2012 — Large parts of Africa’s savannas may well be forests by 2100. The study suggests that fertilization by atmospheric carbon dioxide is forcing increases in tree cover throughout Africa. A switch ... > full story -
Ancient Human Ancestors Had Unique Diet
June 27, 2012 — When it came to eating, an upright, 2-million-year-old African hominid had a diet unlike virtually all other known human ancestors, says a new ... > full storyMore: -
Grazing Snails Rule the Waves
May 31, 2012 — Coral reefs and seashores largely look the way they do because large fish and urchins eat most of the seaweed that might otherwise cover them, but a major new study has found that the greatest impact ... > full story -
Plant Diversity Is Key to Maintaining Productive Vegetation
May 3, 2012 — Vegetation, such as a patch of prairie or a forest stand, is more productive in the long run when more plant species are present, results of a new study ... > full storyMore: -
Exotic Manure Is Sure to Lure the Dung Connoisseur
April 11, 2012 — A two-year study involving more than 9,000 dung beetles evaluated their preferences for exotic herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore dung in the Great Plains of North ... > full story -
Fish, Bugs and Mercury Contamination in Small Ponds: Why We Should Worry About Aquatic Insects and Hg Contamination
April 10, 2012 — There have been many scientific studies looking at the levels of toxic mercury (Hg) in fish. After all, fish can end up directly on our plate. However, far fewer studies have examined Hg levels in ... > full story -
Climate Change Helps, Then Quickly Stunts Plant Growth, Decade-Long Study Shows
April 9, 2012 — Global warming may initially make the grass greener, but not for long, according to new research. A new study shows that plants may thrive in the early stages of a warming environment but begin to ... > full storyMore: -
Making the Most of Colostrum
March 28, 2012 — Acquisition of sufficient immunoglobulins from colostrum immediately after birth is the single most important factor in ensuring the health and productivity of the ... > full story -
How to Save Europe's Most Threatened Butterflies
March 28, 2012 — New guidelines on how to save some of Europe’s most threatened butterfly species have now been published. The report covers 29 threatened species. The new report will provide crucial ... > full story -
Grasslands Soils Offer Some Insurance Against Climate Change
January 29, 2012 — The earth beneath our feet plays an important role in carbon storage – a key factor in climate change – and new research shows that in times of drought some types of soil perform better ... > full story
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