Once humans discovered how to tame fire, they began using it for heat, for cooking, to scare away animals and to alter their environs, especially burning areas to plant and to restore grazing land.
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The Oat Genome Unlocks the Unique Health Benefits of Oats
Researchers have succeeded in sequencing and characterizing the entire genome of oat.
Unlocking the Secrets of Killer Whale Diets and Their Role in Climate Change
Killer whale populations are invading the Arctic, causing significant disruptions to an ecosystem already deeply affected by climate change.
New Study Highlights Major Step Forward in Monitoring Ocean Health
In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems, a new study published today in Environmental DNA details how MBARI researchers are using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA (eDNA).
Persistent Dust Storms Batter Iraq
Since the beginning of April 2022, Iraq and other parts of the Middle East have been hit by a series of severe dust storms.
BAS Mapping Data Included in Global Collection
The latest British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Antarctic Digital Database (ADD) data will be included in a world leading collection of geographic information.