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09/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists use algorithms to calculate ways to reduce the ecosystem impact of large dams

Large dams are one of the pillars that support modern-day civilization. However, they’re also one of the biggest threats to freshwater ecosystems. In an article from Scientific American, researchers sought to calculate a balance that lessens the impact of dams while also ensuring enough water and power for human needs. The University of Washington (UW) […]

09/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Adding cattle to wetland management practices benefits migratory bird populations, environment

In a bid to protect the dwindling wetlands of southeastern Nebraska from the encroachment of aggressive reed canarygrass and preserve them from conversion into farmland, researchers suggest using the lush region of the Rainwater Basin as grazing or haying grounds for domesticated cattle, reported a Newswise article. This way, an aggressive invasive species gets reduced, the cattle receive plenty of natural […]

08/06/2018 / By Janine Acero

Will they never learn? Scientists consider releasing Chinese flea beetles to fight invasive species of tree – they can’t control the spread of a tree, but think they can wrangle bugs

The tallow tree (Triadica sebifera) is an invasive species of trees growing in North America. It is native to eastern Asia, characterized by its toxic leaves. It has no natural predators in North America, and is now rapidly conquering the South, showing a strong resistance to attempts at controlling their spread. Some scientists suggest that introducing the […]

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