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DNA from biocrust lichen-forming fungi reveals responses to wildfire and invasion

DNA from biocrust lichen-forming fungi reveals responses to wildfire and invasion

DNA sequencing comes in handy for identifying and monitoring tiny organisms--like the fungi that make up biocrusts--after wildfire.

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Linking fire, food webs, and fish in stream ecosystems

Linking fire, food webs, and fish in stream ecosystems

A food web simulation of stream ecosystems proves to be a valuable tool for identifying situations where fires could have negative impacts on fishes.

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Air pollution causes persistent changes in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling

Air pollution causes persistent changes in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling

Scientists wondering about the links between nitrogen pollution in the air and carbon and nitrogen in soil seized the opportunity to measure what...

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A synthesis of science gaps and research needs for waterbird conservation in Great Basin terminal lakes

A synthesis of science gaps and research needs for waterbird conservation in Great Basin terminal lakes

Comprehensive review of our current knowledge of water availability, water quality, and waterbird prey availability in Great Basin terminal lakes...

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Food-web dynamics in the Methow River overshadow the effects of engineered logjams

Food-web dynamics in the Methow River overshadow the effects of engineered logjams

Scientists found that the patchiness of river food webs can make it challenging to determine the ecological effects of river restoration. However...

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USGS Friday's Findings - December 6, 2024

USGS Friday's Findings - December 6, 2024

Title:  Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Vaccine Trials for California Condors 

Date:  December 6, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30...

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Patchy response of cheatgrass to pre-emergent herbicides applied after wildfire

Patchy response of cheatgrass to pre-emergent herbicides applied after wildfire

Aerial broadcast of the pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicide imazapic has been used for decades over vast areas to control cheatgrass after fire...

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Invasive grasses and wildfire can reduce ecosystem carbon storage by over 50%

Invasive grasses and wildfire can reduce ecosystem carbon storage by over 50%

New research reveals that the conversion of native perennial shrublands to annual invasive grasslands results in significant losses of soil carbon...

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Role of climate variability in shaping thermal tolerance of coastal tailed frogs

Role of climate variability in shaping thermal tolerance of coastal tailed frogs

Studying the thermal sensitivity of animals that live in environments with variable temperatures--such as mountain streams with water temperatures...

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New research estimates the effectiveness of sagebrush restoration treatments across the sagebrush biome

New research estimates the effectiveness of sagebrush restoration treatments across the sagebrush biome

Restoration of the imperiled sagebrush biome will require tools that assist resource managers in determining which restoration practices are most...

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Edge effects along roadside fuel treatments in sagebrush steppe

Edge effects along roadside fuel treatments in sagebrush steppe

Does the construction of fuel breaks in sagebrush steppe increase the risk of exotic grass invasion? Researchers surveyed for invaders along fuel...

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Climate futures for lizards and snakes

Climate futures for lizards and snakes

Scientists used climate projections to predict which parts of western North America may be habitable for 130 lizard and snake species later in the...

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