7 January 2023. Introduction: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, one of the world’s most active, erupted again on January 5th, 2022, releasing lava fountains and discharges of volcanic ash into the air. While the eruption is providing a spectacle for visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, no Big Island communities are in danger. Current Eruption The Hawaiian […]

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6 January 2022. Introduction: A recent study published in the journal Conservation has found that human settlements in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) in India are causing a decline in the population of endangered Asian elephants. Impact of Human Settlements on Elephant Movement Lack of Connectivity between Elephant Populations In addition to the physical barriers, […]

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5 January 2023. Introduction: A recent bird survey conducted at Silent Valley National Park in Kerala identified a total of 175 species, with 17 of those being newly recorded. The survey, which took place on December 27-29, marked the 30th anniversary of the first bird survey at Silent Valley. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, a team […]

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 4 January 2023. Introduction: The humid vegetation in Madagascar is home to a diverse population of small, brown frogs. These frogs are known for their subtle mating calls that can be heard in the darkness, and are difficult to spot due to their ability to camouflage with mud. Until recently, scientists had only formally described […]

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4 January 2023 Introduction: Europe experienced an unprecedented winter heat wave over the New Year’s weekend, with at least seven countries recording their hottest January weather ever. Climatologists suggest that the heat dome forming over the region caused temperatures to surge to summer or springtime levels. This article explores what a heat dome is, the […]

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