Modern-day analogs in Antarctica reveal ponds teeming with life similar to early multicellular organisms.
When Earth Iced Over, Early Life May Have Sheltered in Meltwater Ponds
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Colorado River Water Market Could Help Fish and Farmers Alike
Market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin could provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand.
Alps Could Face a Doubling in Torrential Summer Rainfall Frequency as Temperatures Rise by 2°C
Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate warms.
How a Genetic Tug-of-War Decides the Fate of a Honey Bee
Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than laying their own eggs.
Vanishing Saltmarshes Threaten Climate Progress but Recovery is Within Reach
The world’s saltmarshes are disappearing three times faster than forests, threatening global progress on climate change goals, according to a major new report co-led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
Island Rivers Carve Passageways Through Coral Reefs
Volcanic islands, such as the islands of Hawaii and the Caribbean, are surrounded by coral reefs that encircle an island in a labyrinthine, living ring.
