Researchers have identified the cause of the wasting disease that has killed billions of sea stars from Mexico to Alaska since 2013: a strain of the Vibrio pectenicida bacteria.
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Using Technology to Get Ahead of Wildfires
Wildfire season is no longer something that comes and goes; it’s becoming a year-round concern.
Chagos Study Highlights Value of Vast Marine Protected Areas
Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), new research shows
UVic Research Predicts Worldwide Glacier Erosion
Glaciers carved the deep valleys of Banff, eroded Ontario to deposit the fertile soils of the Prairies and continue to change the Earth’s surface. But how fast do glaciers sculpt the landscape?
Access to Green Spaces May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Protect Biodiversity ‘Processes’ – Not Just Pandas and Polar Bears
Conservation should focus on protecting natural “processes” – not just specific species, researchers say.