In a study of local rivers, experts at the University of Nottingham have discovered more invertebrates – animals without a backbone, such as insects and snails - living on litter than on rocks.
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Ecologist: People Should Prepare for Landscapes to Change
Humans have unleashed an avalanche of changes on landscapes, writes Robert Scheller in a new book.
Dairy Calves Benefit From Higher-Protein Starter Feed, Illinois Study Says
Dairy producers know early nutrition for young calves has far-reaching impacts, both for the long-term health and productivity of the animals and for farm profitability.
Climate Change in Antiquity: Mass Emigration Due to Water Scarcity
The absence of monsoon rains at the source of the Nile was the cause of migrations and the demise of entire settlements in the late Roman province of Egypt.
NASA's Roman Mission Will Probe Galaxy's Core for Hot Jupiters, Brown Dwarfs
When it launches in the mid-2020s, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will explore an expansive range of infrared astrophysics topics.
Global Ice Loss Increases at Record Rate
The rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet is speeding up, according to new research.


