How do humans affect forest fires? And what can we learn from forest fires in the past for the future of forestry?
Researchers See Need for Action on Forest Fire Risk
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A Matter of Concentration
Plants can grow whole new organs with the help of pluripotent stem cells throughout their entire lives. When necessary, these stem cells can develop into any type of cell within an organism.
NASA Satellite Provides a View of a Large Hurricane Humberto
NASA’s Terra Satellite provided a visible image of Hurricane Humberto when it was off the coast of the Carolinas and slowly moving north. The satellite image revealed that Humberto is a large storm.
As the Monsoon and Climate Shift, India Faces Worsening Floods
For centuries, Indians have rejoiced at the arrival of the monsoon to break summer’s fever.
New Study Measures How Much of Corals’ Nutrition Comes from Hunting
When it comes to feeding, corals have a few tricks up their sleeve. Most of their nutrients come from microscopic algae living inside of them, but if those algae aren’t creating enough sustenance, corals can use their tentacles to grab and eat tiny prey swimming nearby.
Exercise Could Slow Withering Effects of Alzheimer's
Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study that scientists say merits further research to establish whether fitness can affect the progression of dementia.
