Additional research on the region and its surrounding areas is already revealing the extent of wetland networks and how the Maya used them.
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Researchers Identify Proteins in Archaea That Could Help Gauge Ancient Ocean Temperatures
Scientists at Stanford have identified molecules that tough microbes use to survive in warming waters, opening a window more broadly into studying conditions in ancient seas.
A Fortress of Ice and Snow
MOSAiC expedition begins its ice drift on a floe at 85 degrees north and 137 degrees east
In the Amazon, Protected Areas Often Lose Out When the Search for Energy is On
Addressing policy “blind spots” that allow energy production and mineral exploration to trump environmental protection could help improve the outlook for conservation in the Amazon Basin, according to a new study.
Study of Past California Wildfire Activity Suggest Climate Change Will Worsen Future Fires
In the wake of recent wildfires that have ravaged northern and central California, a new study finds that the severity of fire activity in the Sierra Nevada region has been sensitive to changes in climate over the past 1,400 years.
Particles Emitted by Consumer 3D Printers Could Hurt Indoor Air Quality
Consumer-grade 3D printers have grown in popularity in recent years, but the particles emitted from such devices can negatively impact indoor air quality and have the potential to harm respiratory health, according to a study from researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and UL Chemical Safety.