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Dr. David L. Strayer
… effects of zebra mussels on the Hudson River ecosystem, and understanding the roles of suspension-feeding animals in … of fundamental long-term changes in the relationship between the river and the invader. The Cary group has been … of species and ecosystems. In addition to his scientific publications, Strayer has written several dozen essays for …
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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… stretched the boundaries of ecosystem science, advancing understanding of how forests process pollution, cycle … to the field, and aggressively worked the interface between science and society. The strength of his … science into action drew on his expertise on the interplay between ecosystems and the atmospheric deposition of …
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How Lyme disease became unstoppable
… and an earnest smile, has been studying the relationships between ticks, rodents, deer, other mammals, and their … “It is kind of a perfect storm,” Ostfeld tells me as we stand in the forest, occasionally intercepting the ticks … north. And as Ostfeld has stated in interviews with other publications, it is likely doing the same for the …
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Beech Bark Disease
… the beech scale 1 . The exact nature of the interactions between these organisms is an area of active research, but … the smooth, silver-gray bark of a mature beech tree stands out. Unfortunately, this sight is increasingly rare. … beech bark disease can be spread by moving infected plant material. To prevent future ecological disasters like the …
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A round green economy
… Imagine a world where 100% of material resources—such as copper, lead, zinc, … circle, we would strive to uncouple economic growth from material use by implementing technology that improves … N. Khraief, and M. Shahbaz. 2019. Dependence structure between business cycles and CO2 emissions in the U.S.: …
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Why is this virus different?
… 2019 (COVID-19) From Publicly Reported Confirmed Cases: Estimation and Application. How infectious is it? … much more easily contained. In sum, SARS-CoV-2 doesn’t stand out for its infectiousness. (Note that we’re … for the nerdiest among you, there’s a several-week lag between the current number of cases and the number of deaths …
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The Search for Animals That Could Carry the Next Deadly Virus
… again. Viruses often make genetic changes as they spread between hosts. If the animals eventually transmit a more … viruses infect the same animal, the viruses swap genetic material and then create a new disease, says Dr. Marcus … that people have been studying for decades because of longstanding research by scientists, or because the animals …
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Cary Art Installation
… and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI; a joint institute between CU Boulder and the National Renewable Energy … showing that we should marvel at the natural world and our material culture and not take it for granted. Things change, … Jersey. Stillman’s art work has been reviewed in numerous publications including the New York Times and Hyperallergic. …
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Bats not the enemy in the fight against COVID-19
… instance). The more information people have the better they understand that spillover is different from just having a … would be so much easier and safer. Virologists get quick publications easily from bats and bats have few defenders … because we fear most what we understand least. The marriage between bats and viruses seems to provide the perfect storm …
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The planetary toll of your morning coffee
… manufacture the system—pod-brewing systems use much more material, especially in plastics and electronics—all of … Pod-brewing systems that are maintained on phantom power between brews use less energy per cup. Unfortunately, pod-brewing systems that are left in standby mode—where hot water is kept available for the …
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