A land-use program piloted in the United States is having a long-term positive impact on populations of white-tailed deer, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
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New Analysis of Century-Old Fish Scales Reveals Startling Decline in Salmon Populations
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NASA-NOAA Satellite Tracks Tropical Depression Podul Across Philippines
Tropical Depression 13W, now named Podul, was crossing the Philippines from east to west as NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided a visible image of the storm.
‘Surrey Swarm’ Earthquakes Not Caused by Nearby Oil Extraction, Says Study
The series of 34 small earthquakes between April 2018 and May 2019 occurred within 10 km of two active oil extraction sites at Brockham and Horse Hill in Surrey.
Sea Snail Compound Reduces Cancer Risk
The remarkable ability of a small Australian sea snail to produce a colourful purple compound to protect its eggs is proving even more remarkable for its potential in a new anti-cancer pharmaceutical.
Social Media Stress Can Lead to Social Media Addiction
Social network users risk becoming more and more addicted to social media platforms even as they experience stress from their use.