Sweltering conditions around the world last month made March 2019 the second-hottest March on record for planet Earth, after March 2016.
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University of Lethbridge Study Tracks the Evolution of Bird Behaviour
A research project led by a University of Lethbridge undergraduate has revealed evidence of an evolutionary relationship between migration and vocal duetting in birds.
Mixing Lawn Grass Varieties Could Trim Fall Armyworm Infestations
A simple change in the choice of grass varieties for many lawns in the United States could be a key tool for fending off fall armyworm infestations, according to new research.
Lessons from Hurricane Maria: Radiation Oncologists Offer Tips to Better Prepare Clinics for Catastrophic Events
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, a devastating storm that produced the longest blackout in U.S. history, radiation oncologists from the mainland United States and Puerto Rico prepared a set of crisis-planning tips for radiation therapy clinics to minimize gaps in cancer treatment after a catastrophic event.
Empathy Often Avoided Because of Mental Effort
Even when feeling empathy for others isn't financially costly or emotionally draining, people will still avoid it because they think empathy requires too much mental effort, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Climate Change Has Worsened Global Economic Inequality
A new Stanford University study shows global warming has increased economic inequality since the 1960s.