News articles tagged with 'landscape'
Our ancestors lived on shaky ground
— 4 Mar 2011 14:11 | Geology and palaeontologyOur earliest ancestors preferred to settle in locations that have something in common with cities such as San Francisco, Naples and Istanbul - they are often on active tectonic faults…
Drier conditions projected to accelerate dust storms in the southwest
— 26 Feb 2011 17:06 | EnvironmentDrier conditions projected to result from climate change in the Southwest will likely reduce perennial vegetation cover and result in increased dust storm activity in the future, according…
Nepal translocates first wild tiger
— 23 Jan 2011 19:56 | EnvironmentA wild tiger fitted with satellite-collar was successfully translocated from Nepal's Chitwan National Park to Bardia National Park for the first time on Saturday…
Team of scientists predicts continued death of forests in southwestern US due to climate change
— 14 Dec 2010 20:06 | EnvironmentIf current climate projections hold true, the forests of the Southwestern United States face a bleak future, with more severe - and more frequent - forest fires, higher tree death rates,…
Unique orangutan reintroduction project under imminent threat
— 14 Dec 2010 19:15 | EnvironmentA Sumatran rainforest named a global priority for tigers and home to a unique orangutan rescue project is targeted for clearcutting by one of the world's largest paper suppliers…
Gene transfer from transgenic crops: A more realistic picture
— 1 Dec 2010 17:58 | HealthA new data-driven statistical model that incorporates the surrounding landscape in unprecedented detail describes the transfer of an inserted bacterial gene via pollen and seed dispersal…
Bioenergy choices could dramatically change Midwest bird diversity
— 5 Oct 2010 03:49 | EnvironmentAmbitious plans to expand acreage of bioenergy crops could have a major impact on birds in the Upper Midwest, according to a study published today (Oct. 4) in the online edition of…
Are wolves saving Yellowstone's aspen trees from elk?
— 2 Sep 2010 16:37 | BiologyPrevious research has claimed that the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 is helping restore quaking aspen in risky areas where wolves prowl. But apparently…
Secrets of a vanished English landscape
— 17 Aug 2010 09:30 | EnvironmentA team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has published new research on a fossilised landscape, providing insights into how an ancient environment functioned…
Effect of fire on birds evaluated
— 1 Jul 2010 09:41 | EnvironmentEuropean mountains have experienced a decline in forestry, agricultural and livestock operations over the past 50 years, due to the exodus of rural populations and socioeconomic changes.…