David MacFarlane, a professor of measurements and modeling in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University, recently completed a six-month sabbatical that took him from the mangrove coasts of Mexico to the alpine forests of Italy.
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Study Reveals Rainfall Tipping Point That Threatens Crops
New research shows that crops like maize and wheat, which depend on recycled rainfall, are more vulnerable to drought.
Understanding How Bacteria Use “Sunscreen” to Adapt to Climate
Using single particle spectroscopy, researchers from the Squires Lab revealed molecular insights into how different types of photosynthetic bacteria can use a shared mechanism to protect themselves from too much sunlight.
Fishes, Young and Old, Are Shrinking in Michigan’s Inland Lakes
Climate change is changing the size of fishes in Michigan’s inland lakes, leaving the young and old of many species more vulnerable to predation.
In the US, Western Rivers May Be Allies in the Fight Against Climate Change
New study reveals underestimation of carbon uptake in rivers in arid areas, with global implications.
Sand Mining Reducing the Flow of Southeast Asia's Largest Lake
A new study co-led by Newcastle University highlights how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.


