Sometimes plants are so similar to each other that the methods developed by 18th century scientist Carl Linnaeus for identifying species are not enough.
New Species Discovered with Refined DNA Technology
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In Greening Arctic, Caribou and Muskoxen Play Key Role
The story of Arctic greening has overlooked some main characters. At center stage are climate change and warming temperatures.
Glaciers Reveal When Volcanoes Are on Brink of Eruption
New research shows that glaciers near active volcanoes flow faster than other glaciers.
Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater
Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in groundwater, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.
Inland Delaware Watersheds Impaired by Human Waste
Delaware has numerous inland waterways with high microbial impairment from unknown sources.
Machine Learning Predicts Highest-Risk Groundwater Sites to Improve Water Quality Monitoring
An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a machine learning framework that uses limited water quality samples to predict which inorganic pollutants are likely to be present in a groundwater supply.
