by Admin | Jun 30, 2015 | Articles, Climate Change
According to a recent study published in Science Advances, the Earth has entered into a sixth mass extinction, and species are dying out faster than they have since the event that killed the dinosaurs. And, coming as little surprise, this event is humanity’s fault....
by Admin | Jun 26, 2015 | Articles, Sustainability
The Rockefeller University’s multi-year initiative to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions was recognized last week with an award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The local award recognizes the consistent achievements of an entire team and is...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2015 | Articles, Climate Change
A recently completed three-year study of bee pollination has helped to reinforce the insects’ importance to global ecosystems and agriculture. The study estimates that bee pollination is worth about $3,000 per hectare, which puts that value into the billions of...
by Admin | Jun 22, 2015 | Articles, Conservation
The hihi, an endangered bird species native to New Zealand, might have better survival chances than previously thought. Currently, there are only about 2,000 individuals left in a species that is the only one of its family, and unique among birds. The species has been...
by Admin | Jun 18, 2015 | Articles
According to Rebecca Mickol, a graduate student at the University of Arkansas, some Earth organisms could survive on Mars. In particular, she means methanogens, anaerobic microorganisms responsible for creating methane. Methanogens do not require oxygen, that’s what...
