Drought and Wind Fueling the 2013 California Wildfires

A satellite photo shows the extent of the Summit Fire. Photo: NASA / CC by 2.0

The 2013 California wildfire season is off to a challenging start, with the Summit, Panther, and Camarillo Springs Fire burning thousands of acres.

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What’s Bugging the Bees: Are Pesticides and High Fructose Corn Syrup to Blame?

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Bee populations are declining. Could a lack of resistance to toxins in pesticides due to poor nutrition provided by high fructose corn syrup be the problem?

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On Earth Day, Remember Parasites

Tiny pea crabs live in shellfish and are good to eat. Image by Kikkiwikiwaki: CC BY 3,0

Parasites are a vital part of many life cycles, so why not take a moment to think about leeches, pea crabs, and other creepy crawlies this Earth Day?

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After the Drought: Heavy Rain Leads to Midwest Flooding

The Mississippi is no stranger to flooding. Photo: Paparutzi / CC by 2.0

After a dry summer and fall and a smaller snow pack than usual, the weather tales are now of Midwest rain, storms, and flooding rather than drought.

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Deepwater Horizon: Microbial Life Acts as an Emergency Cleanup Crew

Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill - microbes helped in the cleanup! Image by Green Fire Productions / CC by 2.0

The earth’s oceans are rich in microbial life, some of which helped clean up the oil spill after the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

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