Weddell seals, which are excellent divers, during lactation provide so much iron to their pups that the mothers then dramatically limit their own diving and underwater foraging capabilities.
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Experts Warn That Climate Change and Increasing Populations are Threatening the Resilience of UK Wastewater Infrastructure
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have examined the dynamic changes in the resilience of UK wastewater treatment works, now known as Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs), and discovered that environmental stressors are increasing the potential for pollution events.
Common Weed May Be ‘Super Plant’ That Holds Key to Drought-Resistant Crops
A common weed harbors important clues about how to create drought resistant crops in a world beset by climate change.
New Study Calculates Retreat of Glacier Edges in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park
As glaciers worldwide retreat due to climate change, managers of national parks need to know what’s on the horizon to prepare for the future.
Monarch Butterflies Facing Battle For Survival, Experts Say
Texas A&M AgriLife entomologists explain the factors behind the endangered pollinators' population decline.
Tepary Beans Offer Producers A Low-Input, Climate-Resilient Legume Alternative
The ancient crop provides flavor for humans and forage for livestock.