One of the iconic theories in ecology, which has withstood decades of rigorous experimental tests, is the Theory of Island Biogeography developed by Robert MacArthur and E.O. Wilson in the...
One of the iconic theories in ecology, which has withstood decades of rigorous experimental tests, is the Theory of Island Biogeography developed by Robert MacArthur and E.O. Wilson in the...
Most people accept that coal is a dirty fuel: Dirty to mine, dirty to burn, and dirty to dispose of the ash. Already there is a shift away from coal-fired...
Farmers have tilled agricultural soils since Biblical times, and cultivated land still dominates our food production. But, a number of years ago, the practice of no-till agriculture was adopted in...
Agriculture activities are a significant contributor to human emissions of greenhouse gases. When new fields are opened for farming, cultivation often results in the loss of 40 to 60% of...
When most of us think about the energy we use to drive a car, we focus on the gas mileage. We buy fuel, use it to propel the car, and...
Recognizing its utility as a household cleaner, especially to remove grease, ammonia has a smell that is familiar to most of us. But, nearly all of the annual industrial production...
Abortion has a long history in human society. Often rendered in back alleys by surreptitious practitioners, abortion has never been admired. So too with infanticide, which is still practiced in a...
Most of us know how well snow and ice reflect sunlight, often blinding us on a sunny day after a fresh snowfall. The reflection of sunlight from the surface of...
