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Allopatric speciation
We can define speciation as a process by which the novel genetically independent group of organisms are formed through the... Read More
Genetic drift
Genetic Drift Definition What is genetic drift in simple terms? The simple definition of genetic drift ( also referred to... Read More
Geomorphology and Natural Hazards (Binghamton Symposia in Geomorphology International Series)
Geomorphology and Natural Hazards (Binghamton Symposia in Geomorphology International Series) ... Read More
Study shows long-term benefits of psychotherapy for PTSD among youths after natural disaster
Young survivors of the recent Indian Ocean tsunami, Kashmir earthquake, Gulf Coast hurricanes and other natural disasters... Read More
DNA research reveals new bird species in Colorado
Neither a tree-dweller nor a night bird, and roughly the size of a chicken, the Gunnison sage-grouse is not a particularly... Read More
Biodiversity Loss Puts People At Risk: World Wildlife Fund
Future generations face hunger, thirst, disease and disaster if we carry on losing biodiversity. And as biodiversity... Read More
Ethnobotanist says non-regulated herbs pose risks
Herbal trade tries to self-regulate sans guidelines or punishments Ginsengs, echinaceas, and ephedras, oh my! These herbs... Read More
Global Warming And Your Health
Global warming could do more to hurt your health than simply threaten summertime heat stroke, says a public health... Read More
Cool, clean water for Seattle and salmon
Seattle will keep cool, clean drinking water flowing from the Cedar River Watershed while keeping streams healthy for... Read More
Fungi the cause of many outbreaks of disease but mostly ignored
Report calls for new resources for studying fungi that impact human health and agriculture Fungi can cause a number of... Read More
Population Growth and Survivorship
By: Maria Victoria Gonzaga Previously, we learned about biodiversity and endemism. Now, let's look at the... Read More
Hubble Finds That Earth Is Safe From One Class Of Gamma-ray Burst
Homeowners may have to worry about floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes destroying their homes, but at least they can remove... Read More
Rare Breeds Of Farm Animals Face Extinction
With the world's first global inventory of farm animals showing many breeds of African, Asian, and Latin American livestock... Read More
Research To Combat Biological Warfare
A new technique for rapid, on-the-spot detection of dangerous biological substances could give a major boost to... Read More
Biosensors to probe the metals menace
If the pond life goes star-shaped, you'd be wise not to drink the water. Researchers from CRC CARE are pioneering a... Read More
Population Regulation in an Ecosystem
Darwin focused some of this work in regards to the population size of a species, and what factors may affect them. He... Read More
Climate Change: The Rice Genome to the Rescue
Los Baños, Philippines – New evidence is emerging that climate change could reduce not only the world’s ability to... Read More
Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Nino and the Fate of Civilizations
Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Nino and the Fate of Civilizations ... Read More