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A fossil of Zhenyuanlong suni, a feathered dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Cool Oasis for Cretaceous Feathered Dinosaurs

by Rebecca Dzombak 1 October 202111 January 2022

A new study found that the Jehol Biota had chilly temperatures and high altitudes when feathered dinosaurs roamed the slopes.

A boreal landscape in northern Sweden, the focus of new research on the carbon cycle
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Organic Particles Affect Carbon Cycling in Boreal Waters

by Aaron Sidder 2 January 20192 January 2019

Dissolved organic carbon receives much of the focus in aquatic research, but a new study suggests that bulkier particulate matter may play a significant role in regulating carbon dioxide emissions.

Aerial image of reeds and duckweed in reservoir
Posted inOpinions

Human Activities Create Corridors of Change in Aquatic Zones

by T. S. Bianchi and E. Morrison 30 August 201830 September 2021

Canals, dammed reservoirs, irrigation ditches, and pollution are changing species diversity, microbial communities, and nutrient levels in aquatic zones across the planet.

Researchers examine the impact of increased precipitation on lake water clarity.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Dark and Stormy: How More Rainfall Leads to Warm and Murky Lakes

by Terri Cook 2 July 2018

Reduced clarity in two northeastern Pennsylvania lakes has resulted in warmer surface water and cooler bottom water despite stable regional air temperatures during the past 3 decades.

During a workshop in Quebec on paleofires, participants collected surface sediment from the nearby Lake Geai.
Posted inScience Updates

How Paleofire Research Can Better Inform Ecosystem Management

by M. Lestienne, J. C. Aleman and D. Colombaroli 24 April 2018

Global Paleofire Working Group 2: Paleofire Knowledge for Current and Future Ecosystem Management; Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Canada, 10–14 October 2017

Small lakes dot the tundra north of Yellowknife, in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
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Airborne Surveys Examine Water Levels of Lakes Perched on Permafrost

by J. Leman 14 December 201730 September 2021

Do water levels in high-latitude Canadian lakes fluctuate as one body or as separate entities? The answer could reveal clues to how melting permafrost influences the environment.

Clear lake near Iowa farm
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Polluted Lakes in Disguise

by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 20 October 201718 October 2021

Clear lake water under highly polluted conditions might necessitate a rethink of water management policies and pollutant mitigation.

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