Biologists launch pilot project that could have implications for health of waterways
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Global Bird Populations Steadily Declining
Staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world.
Invasive Species and Climate Change Impact Coastal Estuaries
Native species in California's estuaries are expected to experience greater declines as invasive species interact with climate change, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.
In Sediments Below Antarctic Ice, Scientists Discover a Giant Groundwater System
Many scientists say that liquid water is a key to understanding the behavior of the frozen form found in glaciers.
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer
First major study to investigate dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults has found that greater intake was associated with higher risks of liver cancer and female breast cancer.
Land-Building Marsh Plants are Champions of Carbon Capture
Human activities such as marsh draining for agriculture and logging are increasingly eating away at saltwater and freshwater wetlands that cover only 1% of Earth’s surface but store more than 20% of all the climate-warming carbon dioxide absorbed by ecosystems worldwide.


