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Hydrology and Surficial Geology in Alaska

Open Access Government takes a closer look at the hydrology and surficial geology in Alaska to illustrate the broader picture of geology in the region, primarily focusing on Permafrost and Periglacial Studies From reporting on oil and mineral finds to helping in the aftermath of deadly mudslides, the Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) […]

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Faculty, Students Say NDSU Failed Them With its Budget-Cutting Geology Program ‘Teach Out’

FARGO — Students say a pledge from North Dakota State University to allow them to complete their studies in a discontinued program is falling far short of expectations. In addition, they and faculty question cuts to the science program to begin with, saying the move is shortsighted and goes against the standards of a land […]

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Scientists Turn Moon-like Soil Fertile for Agriculture

If humans are to establish long-term bases on the moon, they will need food resources. In recent years, scientists have been taking steps toward making moon agriculture possible. Researchers in China said this month that they have found a way to turn soil, that is similar to lunar soil, fertile. They found that introducing special […]

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Even Treated Sewage Harms Freshwater Ecosystems

Rivers are awash with excess nutrients, chemicals, and other pollutants, including sewage. Globally, roughly 50% of wastewater is treated at facilities before being released into nearby bodies of water. But new research shows that even advanced treatment might not be enough to safeguard the health of freshwater ecosystems. Researchers released dilute, treated wastewater into an unpolluted stream […]

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Field-Based Planetary Protection Operations for Melt Probes: Validation of Clean Access into the Blood Falls, Antarctica, Englacial Ecosystem

Subglacial environments on Earth offer important analogs to Ocean World targets in our solar system. These unique microbial ecosystems remain understudied due to the challenges of access through thick glacial ice (tens to hundreds of meters). Additionally, sub-ice collections must be conducted in a clean manner to ensure sample integrity for downstream microbiological and geochemical […]

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‘The Most Imperiled Ecosystem’: Grassland Wildlife Declining in West Texas, Great Plains

A reflection of the planet’s increasingly volatile climate and the enduring influence of industrial interests, North American grasslands find themselves at the epicenter of one of the most severe biodiversity crises on the planet. Formerly a vibrant mosaic of life — teeming with migratory birds, diverse fauna herds and formidable predators — the Great Plains […]

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Non-Native Diversity Mirrors Earth’s Biodiversity: Study Highlights Potential for Future Waves of Invasive Species

Human trade and transport have led to the intentional and accidental introductions of non-native species outside of their natural range globally. These biological invasions can cause extinctions, cost trillions, and spread diseases. A study from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, now published in Global Ecology and Biogeography, has investigated how many of these non-native species […]

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J.R. Simplot Company sued for alleged pollution on the Snake River

The J.R. Simplot Company is being sued in federal court over allegations of ongoing polluting of the Snake River. Snake River Waterkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy organization claims its water tests near Simplot’s Grand View Feedlot show dramatically higher bacteria content due to runoff from livestock waste. “The e-coli counts and total coliform counts [fecal matter] […]

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Climate Scientists and Activists Welcome Laudate Deum

International climate campaigner Bill McKibben said that the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum shows that “the engagement of religious leaders may be the best chance we have” to confront the climate crisis. He welcomed the follow-up to Laudato Si’ while speaking at an online event organised by the Laudato Si’ Movement on the day of its publication.  More than 12,000 people […]

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Dangerous Fungus is Becoming More Prevalent. Scientists Believe Climate Change Could be to Blame

In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the years since, New York City has emerged as ground zero […]

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