Latest articles by Monica Heger
Kilimanjaro Deforestation Could Impact Local Weather Patterns
Loss of forest cover affects air flow and in turn rain, cloud cover.
Mid-Continent Earthquakes May Migrate from Fault to Fault
Quakes in middle of continents operate differently than along plate boundaries.
Warming Ocean Water Melting Arctic 'Sea Ice Factories'
Water flowing north from Atlantic is melting sea ice.
Some Himalayan Glaciers Unexpectedly Advancing
Glaciers in world's highest peaks have different responses to climate change.
Corals 'Severely Slimed' After Oil Spill, Expedition Finds
Some coral seem healthy; others covered in brown goo.
Corals 'Severely Slimed' After Oil Spill, Sub Expedition Finds
Some coral seem healthy; others covered in brown goo.
Large Predators Prove More Vulnerable to Prey Loss
Large carnivores see bigger declines when prey goes away.
Size Matters: Large Predators Prove More Vulnerable to Prey Loss
Large carnivores see bigger declines when prey goes away.
Polar Vacation: Tourism with a Conservation Twist
Tourists do field work on Arctic, Antarctic voyages.
Impact of Gulf Spill on Smallest Creatures Remains Unknown
Researchers are traveling the Gulf area to determine the oil spill impact.
Impact of Gulf Oil Spill on Smallest Creatures Remains Unknown
Researchers are traveling the Gulf area to determine the oil spill impact.
Size of Ash from Icelandic Volcano Stuns Scientists
Iceland volcano eruption did more than just disrupt travel.
Fishless Lake in Adirondacks Shows Signs of Recovery
Acid rain killed the fish, but ecosystems could thrive again.
Invasive Species Thrive on Antarctic Islands
Invasive species becoming more established on islands around Antarctica.
History of Ancient Supercontinent's Breakup Detailed
A new theory has emerged for how the Gondwana supercontinent broke up.
