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Category: Environment

Revegetation in the Oregon Cascades after the 90,000-acre B&B Complex Fires that burned in August and September of 2003 around Three-Fingered Jack peak. (Photo courtesy of University of Nevada, Reno) Climate Change Environment 

Snowpack Critical to Helping Forests Heal

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 Science Connectedecosystems, forests, snow, wildfires

A substantial snowpack helps forests heal after fire season, but what can be done with higher temperatures and lower precipitation?

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Ebbs and Floes: Watching Melting Ice in the Arctic Climate Change Environment 

Ebbs and Floes: Watching the Arctic Ice Melt

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Science Connectedarctic, climate change, climate science, ice

Watching Arctic Ice Melt: Researchers photographed large ponds of meltwater sitting on the Arctic ice to track climate change.

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Meltwater rivers gushing on top of the ice layers in Greenland Climate Change Environment 

Greenland Ice Sheets Losing Ability to Absorb Meltwater

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Science Connectedarctic, climate change, ecology, environment, global warming

The Greenland ice sheets are losing their ability to retain meltwater, resulting in faster runoff of meltwater into the ocean.

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Climate Change 

Warmest Ocean Temperatures Ever Recorded

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Science Connectedglobal warming, Greenhouse Gases, oceans

A study of the variability of the global climate system has revealed that global ocean temperatures are on the rise.

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mosquito eater, or crane fly, by ashleigh290 via Flickr Biology Environment Zoology 

Do mosquito eaters eat mosquitos?

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Science Connectedinsects, nature

Are you wondering if the well-known mosquito eaters actually eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to this question and more.

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Citizen Science Environment SciStarter Blog 

A Canadian Citizen Science Summer

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Science ConnectedCanada, citizen science projects

Check out these citizen science projects designed for people living in the north and enjoy a Canadian citizen science summer!

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Becoming a Beekeeper Environment Get to Know a Scientist Zoology 

Bee-coming a Beekeeper: An Interview with Andy Zaayenga

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Science Connectedbees, pollinators

Bees and other pollinators are part of our agricultural processes and, indeed, life on earth. Find out how and why Andy became a beekeeper.

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Miss Louisiana Earth Invites You To Volunteer Online and Map Where Vital Wetlands Are Being Lost Citizen Science Climate Change Environment SciStarter Blog 

Miss Louisiana Earth Invites You To Volunteer Online and Map Where Vital Wetlands Are Being Lost

August 6, 2021August 23, 2021 Science ConnectedBeauty Pageants, citizen science projects, climate change, Wetlands

Participate in Miss Louisiana Earth’s online citizen science challenge to help researchers understand climate impacts on wetland loss.

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Touchscreen Tech Can Sense Tainted Water Environment New Technologies 

Touchscreen Tech Can Sense Tainted Water

August 2, 2021November 8, 2021 Science Connectedpublic health, smartphone, technology, water pollution

The touchscreen on your smartphone now has a new use that can save lives: It can detect toxic elements in a water supply.

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Ghost Forests Climate Change SciStarter Blog 

As Ghost Forests Spread, Researchers Ask for Help Keeping Track

July 16, 2021November 30, 2021 Science Connectedcitizen science, citizen science projects, forests

Document the formation of ghost forests — stands of dead trees that were recently killed by salt stress — with citizen science.

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Spotlight: Environment

Pikas spend the summer gathering grasses and wildflowers to store for winter food. When summer temperatures are too high, the pikas can’t forage. (Photo by Chris Ray) Climate Change Environment Zoology 

Climate Change Threatens California Pikas

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas
The beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to...
pink sea fan coral Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022June 2, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs
Coral reefs are in trouble around the world with one possible exception. This coral species appears to be making the best...
Bee Friendly Garden

Urban Gardens a Haven for Pollinators

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Science Connectedbees, insects, pollinators, urban gardening

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Science Connectedantarctica, citizen science, climate change, phytoplankton
Stalks of wheat silhouetted against blue sky, July 1978.

Wild Relative of Wheat Could Help Curb Disease

April 4, 2022March 30, 2022 Science Connected
Satellite image of the McMurdo Dry Valleys (NASA)

Exploring Antarctica with Photography

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Science Connectedantarctica, climate change, environment
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