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Hannah Thomasy
Hannah Thomasy is a freelance science writer. She has written for OneZero, NPR, The National Post, Hakai Magazine, and Ensia. She is a graduate of the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism, and she received her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington in 2017.
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A New Technique Could Identify Algae from Space
Some types of algal blooms produce dangerous toxins, while others are relatively harmless to humans.
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Ancient Flint Tools Reveal Earth’s Changing Magnetic Field
Stone tools may provide data on paleomagnetism that are out of reach for other markers, such as prehistoric pottery.
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New Marine Ecology Tool Corrects for Effects of Fossil Fuel Emissions
Standardizing these corrections will help scientists understand ocean ecosystems.
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Years After the Pacific Marine Heat Wave, Ecosystem Shifts Persist
Researchers question whether Gulf of Alaska species will return to pre–heat wave conditions.
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Sea Cucumbers: The Excremental Heroes of Coral Reef Ecosystems
Drone surveillance reveals just how big a contribution sea cucumbers make to reef habitats.
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Terrestrial Plants Flourished After the Cretaceous–Paleogene Extinction
Compounds in ancient plant leaves tell the story of how an extinction event shaped our planet’s ecosystems.
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Lyme Disease and the Dangers of the Forest Edge
Living near a forest edge may be an important risk factor for Lyme disease; these liminal spaces provide the perfect habitat for one of the black-legged tick’s favorite hosts.
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Finding Prehistoric Rain Forests by Studying Modern Mammals
Mammal teeth store a record of the plants they ate, providing clues about the ecosystems in which they lived.
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Hydrology Helps Identify Future Malaria Hot Spots
Complex hydrological processes—not just the amount of rainfall—help determine where malaria-transmitting mosquitoes can thrive.