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Residents Believe Vacant Land Threatens Community, Physical and Mental Health
November 30, 2012 — As public health researchers continue efforts to understand the effects of neighborhood conditions on health, residents themselves can provide valuable insights regarding public health issues and ... > full story -
Sources of E. Coli Are Not Always What They Seem
November 29, 2012 — Scientists have identified sources of Escherichia coli bacteria that could help restore the reputation of local livestock. Studies suggest that in some parts of California, pathogens in local ... > full story -
Camera Trap Photo of Rare Cat Wins Prize
November 29, 2012 — A photo of a little known Bolivian cat species called an oncilla has been taken by a camera ... > full story -
Homicide Spreads Like Infectious Disease
November 29, 2012 — Homicide moves through a city in a process similar to infectious disease, according to a new study that may give police a new tool in tracking and ultimately preventing ... > full story -
Human Disturbances Keep Elk on High Alert
November 28, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that elk are more frequently and more easily disturbed by human behavior such as ATV drivers than by their natural predators like bears and ... > full story -
Does Human Transformation of Land Threaten Future Sustainability?
November 27, 2012 — Social and physical scientists have long been concerned about the effects of humans on Earth's surface -- in part through deforestation, encroachment of urban areas onto traditionally agricultural ... > full story -
Blame, Responsibility and Demand for Change Following Floods
November 26, 2012 — New research shows that concerns about governmental failure to act effectively and fairly in the aftermath of extreme weather events can affect the degree to which residents are willing to protect ... > full story -
Models for Evacuation Procedures in Big Cities After Massive Earthquakes
November 26, 2012 — Researchers in Japan report on models for evacuation procedures in big cities after massive earthquakes based on the behavior of people in Tokyo after the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake on March 11, ... > full story -
Drained Wetlands Give Off Same Amount of Greenhouse Gases as Industry
November 23, 2012 — Drained wetlands in Sweden account for the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as Swedish ... > full story -
Urban Noise Makes Flycatchers Change Length of Their Songs
November 20, 2012 — Do birds change their tune in response to urban noise? It depends on the bird species, according to new research. Their work shows that while some birds do adapt their songs in noisy conditions by ... > full story
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