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09/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists use algorithms to calculate ways to reduce the ecosystem impact of large dams

Large dams are one of the pillars that support modern-day civilization. However, they’re also one of the biggest threats to freshwater ecosystems. In an article from Scientific American, researchers sought to calculate a balance that lessens the impact of dams while also ensuring enough water and power for human needs. The University of Washington (UW) […]

08/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Conservationists looking at fungi to restore native plant populations

More than five million species of fungi have been identified so far, but only about 300 are known to make people sick. Fungi – both the “good” and the “bad” ones – play a vital role in the ecosystem, something that conservationists from Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU Tri-Cities) are demonstrating through their research. Tanya […]

08/22/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Using phenolic acids to battle exotic plant invasion

Allelopathy is the process in which plants use biochemicals to hinder the growth and survival of potential competitors. A study published in Allelopathy Journal looked at how this process is used by both native and invasive plant species. The researchers noted that invasive species disrupt ecosystems by using “novel weapons,” biochemicals that native species are […]

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