Linear features in the Kulunda region of southwestern Russia look as if a large claw has scraped the land surface.
Shifting Seasons on the Steppe
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Landslide Blocks Rio Colca
In Peru, a landslide damaged farmland and stopped the flow of an important local river.
Light a Critical Factor in Limiting Carbon Uptake, Especially in the North
Columbia engineers demonstrate that, as temperatures rise, northern high latitude regions will not become more conducive to vegetation growth—light is still essential to end of season photosynthesis
Scientists Identify New Pathogen in NY Apples
In a study of New York state apple orchards, Cornell plant pathologists have identified a new fungal pathogen that causes bitter rot disease in apples.
Coconut Confusion Reveals Consumer Conundrum
Coconut oil production may be more damaging to the environment than palm oil, researchers say.
Desert Algae Shed Light on Desiccation Tolerance in Green Plants
Deserts of the U.S. Southwest are extreme habitats for most plants, but, remarkably, microscopic green algae live there that are extraordinarily tolerant of dehydration.
