Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle.
Forests Bouncing Back From Beetles, but Elk and Deer Slowing Recovery
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As Groundwater Depletes, Arid American West is Moving East
Even under modest climate warming scenarios, the continental United States faces a significant loss of groundwater – about 119 million cubic meters, or roughly enough to fill Lake Powell four times or one quarter of Lake Erie, a first-of-its-kind study has shown.
When Frogs Die Off, Snake Diversity Plummets
Since 1998, scientists have documented the global loss of amphibians.
10,000 Steps: Not Quite Magical When It Comes to Weight
For years now, 10,000 steps a day has become the gold standard for people trying to improve their health — and recent research shows some benefits can come from even just 7,500 steps.
The Curious Case of the Disappearing Snakes
A Michigan State University- and University of Maryland-led study featured on the cover of this week’s Science magazine should sound alarm bells regarding the “biodiversity crisis” or the loss of wildlife around the world.
University of Notre Dame-Developed Home Lead Screening Kits Shown to Be Highly Accurate
An inexpensive lead sample collection kit distributed to homes in St. Joseph County is comparable in accuracy and sensitivity to more costly in-home analysis, according to research published this month in the Journal of Environmental Research.
