This week has been seen serious disruption and consequences from the heatwave.
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The Birds and the Bees — And the Temperature Gauge
Temperature affects nearly every part of an animal’s day-to-day existence.
Silk Offers an Alternative to Some Microplastics
Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic that are now found worldwide in the air, water, and soil, are increasingly recognized as a serious pollution threat, and have been found in the bloodstream of animals and people around the world.
West Virginia Aerospace Industry Set to Take Off With Launch of WVU Small Satellite Center
West Virginia is now on its way toward launching the state’s second small satellite.
'Sensing System' Spots Struggling Ecosystems
The system uses satellites to spot areas of concern – including those at risk of "tipping points" – and can also measure the success of conservation and restoration efforts.
True Size of Largest Tropical Peatland Revealed
An international partnership of UK and Congolese scientists has found that the peatlands span 16.7 million hectares, equivalent to the size of England and Wales combined.


