Researchers revisit an old theory about the ethereal patterns of vegetation that form in some arid landscapes.
Ecosystems, structure and dynamics
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Integrating Multiscale Seasonal Data for Resource Management
Workshop on Phenology at Scales from Individual Plants to Satellite Pixels; Cambridge, Massachusetts, 21–23 June 2016
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Identifying a Fire Ecology Research Agenda for Colombia
Fire Ecology Colloquium; Bogotá, Colombia, 23–24 June 2016
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Birds Flock to Areas of Good Weather Across the United States
A survey of birds over several decades shows that many bird species migrate or shrink their habitat to avoid drought and storms.
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Coastal Observations from a New Vantage Point
The NASA Geostationary Coastal and Air Pollution Events satellite mission plans to keep an eye on short-term processes that affect coastal communities and ecosystems.
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Predicting a Great Lake's Response to a Warm Winter
The Superior Challenge Summit: Forecasting El Niño's Impact on the World's Largest Lake; Ann Arbor, Michigan, 17–19 May 2016
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Upscaling Peatland Science Through Collaborative Big Data
PeatDataHub launch meeting; Leeds, United Kingdom, 23–24 May 2016
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Habitat Fragmentation Prevents Migration During Climate Change
East Coast species will face the most difficulty finding routes to cooler homes as climate change forces migration.
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Soil Crusts Play a Dual Role in Desertification
Rain falling on bare soil can form a hard crust that prevents further infiltration. But do these crusts worsen land degradation or help to prevent it?
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Satellites Track Chlorophyll Fluorescence to Monitor Drought
New satellite observations show connection between solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and soil moisture—a key mechanism behind drought onset.