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Scientists Find Fossilized Rainforest on a Treeless South Atlantic Island
A groundbreaking discovery on the Falkland Islands unveils a hidden ancient rainforest.
African societies survived climate shifts for millennia by diversifying how they lived
Livelihood diversity wasn't just a feature of ancient African societies; it was key to survival. New research covering millennia of African history reveals that livelihood diversification enabled ...
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Exploring the Diverse Habitats of Snakes Around the World
Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded ...
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Bountiful spring showers could bring elevated fire danger — but research shows you can cut your risk (literally) - Colorado Public Radio
Hart Van Denburg/CPR News In this file photo, Marshall Fire flames and smoke rise in grassland between neighborhoods in Superior, Colorado, on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.
Anthropocene Magazine on MSN1d
Solar farms help grasslands beat the heat—and significantly boost their biomass
A study found that solar panels boost grassland productivity—with potential benefits for grazers, and for biodiversity—by up ...
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BLM plans prescribed burn at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
They will also reduce hazardous fuels in the roadside grasslands. Currently, the area is home to a wild herd of 80 to 100 Roosevelt elk. The dates of the burn may change based on weather. “Burning at ...