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Fine-tuning remote sensing to protect forests from the spread of dangerous critters
Climate Extreme Intensifies Conflict Between People and Whales
New research looks at how a climate extreme intensifies tensions between ocean life and people, and what can be done about it.
Drier Winter Weather Pattern Expands Drought
An explanation of drought conditions across the state from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist.
Microplastic Pollution Aids Antibiotic Resistance
The Styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may contribute to the population’s growing resistance to antibiotics.
No Accounting: How Two UMass Amherst Scientists Are Balancing the Planet’s Natural Carbon Budget
New research is first to pin down the mechanics of CO2 fluxes in rivers and streams