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Bird-friendly tourism: A conversation between biodiversity conservation and rural development

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A study published in Avian Research demonstrates that the Hide-in-Bird Pond (HIBP) model, a community-based, grassroots avitourism initiative in which local communities establish artificial ponds a...
Topics: plants & animals ecology rural conservation biodiversity tourism bird-friendly science
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Mass spec innovation uses 'bin' sorting to detect overlooked molecules

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Weight says a lot. In the kitchen, it could mean cooking with too little or too much of an ingredient. For scientists, a molecule's weight can help determine its makeup. This, in turn, can shed lig...
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Ancient Teeth Record Climate Change and Medieval Migration Into England

Learn how ancient DNA and tooth enamel are rewriting England’s medieval history and showing connections between climate change and migration.
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medscape.com

Wyoming Supreme Court Throws Out Abortion Bans, Keeping Procedure Legal

Abortions remained legal in Wyoming after the state's Supreme Court threw out two laws on Tuesday that banned the procedure, with a majority of justices ‌ruling the laws... Reuters Health Inform...
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How a persistent chemical enters our surface waters: Modeling TFA formation and distribution in the atmosphere

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PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are difficult to break down and are likely to remain...
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Americans generally like wolves, except when we're reminded of our politics

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Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues in the United States. The topic often conjures stark images of supporters versus o...
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Marine regression emerges as key driver of Late Paleozoic Ice Age in high-resolution model

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Earth system box models are essential tools for reconstructing long-term climatic and environmental evolution and uncovering Earth system mechanisms. To overcome the spatiotemporal resolution limit...
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NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp

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NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back a striking new "postcard" from high on the slopes of Mount Sharp, offering a dramatic look at the rugged Martian landscape it's be...
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