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Western Aspen Trees Commonly Carry Extra Set of Chromosomes
October 31, 2012 — A large proportion of aspen in the western US sport an extra set of chromosomes in their cells, a phenomenon termed triploidy, according to new research. In some areas of southern Utah and Colorado, ... > full story -
Desert Farming Forms Bacterial Communities That Promote Drought Resistance
October 31, 2012 — When there is little water available for plants to grow, their roots form alliances with soil microbes that can promote plant growth even under water-limiting conditions, according to new ... > full story -
Huge Deposit of Jurassic Turtle Remains Found in China
October 29, 2012 — "Bones upon bones, we couldn't believe our eyes," says one paleontologist. He was describing the spectacular find of some 1800 fossilized mesa chelonia turtles from the Jurassic era in China's ... > full story -
Ozone Affects Forest Watersheds
October 18, 2012 — Scientists have found that rising levels of ozone, a greenhouse gas, may amplify the impacts of higher temperatures and reduce streamflow from forests to rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Such ... > full story -
Dire Drought Ahead, May Lead to Massive Tree Death
October 15, 2012 — New evidence suggests recent droughts could be the new normal. This is especially bad news for America's ... > full story -
Research Shows Legume Trees Can Fertilize and Stabilize Maize Fields, Generate Higher Yields
October 15, 2012 — Inserting rows of "fertilizer trees" into maize fields, known as agroforestry, can help farmers across sub-Saharan Africa cope with the impacts of drought and degraded soils, according to a ... > full story -
Documented Decrease in Frequency of Hawaii's Northeast Trade Winds
October 12, 2012 — Scientists have observed a decrease in the frequency of northeast trade winds and an increase in eastern trade winds over the past nearly four decades, according to a recent ... > full story -
Drought, Climate Change Impact Salamander Survival Rates
October 10, 2012 — On the heels of one the worst U.S. droughts in more than half a century, a new study raises questions about the future of one of the most integral members of stream ecosystems throughout the ... > full storyMore: -
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
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