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A 19th-century citizen science project reveals climate change impact on plant cycles
A 19th-century citizen science project reveals climate change impact on plant cyclesScience

A 19th-century citizen science project reveals climate change impact on plant cycles

In 1887, Groundhog Day began with a whimsical attempt to predict spring’s arrival using a rodent’s shadow, but scientific forecasting of seasonal changes has struggled…
SourceSourceDecember 17, 2024 Full article
Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa
Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West AfricaScience

Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa

Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees and shrubs into farming, are vital to achieving sustainable cocoa production in West Africa where 70 percent of the world…
SourceSourceNovember 22, 2024 Full article
Grazing herbivores drive earlier green-up in Greenland tundra plants, study finds
Grazing herbivores drive earlier green-up in Greenland tundra plants, study findsScience

Grazing herbivores drive earlier green-up in Greenland tundra plants, study finds

A recent study has revealed that grazing animals like musk oxen and caribou are playing a notable role in influencing plant growth patterns, or phenology,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 12, 2024 Full article