Since 1985, Canadian glaciers have shrunk 15 per cent, a number that could rise to 100 per cent by the end of the century.
Studying climate change in the Rockies
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Researchers identify domesticated 3,000-year-old quinoa seeds in Ontario
A mass of charred seeds found while clearing a home construction site in Brantford, Ont. has been identified as ancient, domesticated goosefoot, a form of quinoa native to eastern North America.
Remote coral reefs in better condition than those near human populations in U.S. Pacific
Coral reefs in remote, uninhabited areas of the American Pacific are generally in good condition, while reefs in the regions that are closer to human populations show more signs of impacts, according to five status reports on reef ecosystems released today by NOAA.
Keeping Roads in Good Shape Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Rutgers-led study finds
Keeping road pavement in good shape saves money and energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, more than offsetting pollution generated during road construction, according to a Rutgers-led study.
UM Professor Co-Authors Report on the Use of Biotechnology in Forests
University of Montana Professor Diana Six is one of 12 authors of a new report that addresses the potential for biotechnology to provide solutions for protecting forest trees from insect and pathogen outbreaks, which are increasing because of climate change and expanded global trade.
Technique identifies electricity-producing bacteria
Living in extreme conditions requires creative adaptations.
