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Mapping The Redwood Genome

The secret to the legendary long life of redwood trees and giant sequoias lies in their genomes, a collaborative research team announced today.

Understanding Human-Elephant Conflict And Vulnerability In The Face Of Climate Change

Human-wildlife conflict is a central issue in the conservation sciences. Whether it is reintroducing wolves into key ecosystems of the southwestern U.S.—which is having an impact on livestock and cattle ranchers

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New Study Shows That Earth’s Coldest Forests Are Shifting Northward With Climate Change

New research from Northern Arizona University shows rising temperatures are causing Earth’s coldest forests to shift northward, raising concerns about biodiversity, an increased risk of wildfires and mounting impacts of climate change on northern communities.

Fuels, Not Fire Weather, Control Carbon Emissions In Boreal Forest, New Study From NAU Authors Finds

As climate warming stokes longer fire seasons and more severe fires in the North American boreal forest, being able to calculate how much carbon each fire burns grows more urgent.

Long-Term Efficacy Of Managed Wildfires In Restoration Efforts Is Focus Of New NAU Study

Land managers are increasingly interested in using lightning-ignited wildfires as a tool to restore forests and reduce fuel loads. But little is known about the effectiveness of managing wildfires to meet restoration goals.

After A Wildfire, How Does A Town Rebuild?

Three months after the most destructive fire in California’s history, while the residents of Paradise were sifting through the rubble of their houses, moving out of shelters and into less temporary but not permanent housing, considering the future of their home—while they were still grieving the 86 people killed—Catrin Edgeley took her notebook and recorder to the destroyed town.

Are Strokes A Social Justice Issue? A New Study Suggests They Could Be.

A new study authored by three NAU researchers found that people with lower socioeconomic status and people from ethnic minority populations have a greater likelihood of severe stroke than white Americans or those of a higher socioeconomic status (SES).

What Happens When Phosphorous Runs Out? Hopefully We Never Find Out.

Modern agriculture is underpinned by a steady supply of fertilizer. However, one of the main ingredients of fertilizer, phosphorus, is running out, putting pressure and financial strain on farmers throughout the world.

Developing Future Diné Public Health Leaders Starts With Early, Culturally Significant Exposure

Successfully guiding Diné youth toward health and public health professions begins with two important ideas––start students in a program in high school and cultivate in them a love and understanding of their own cultural, strength-based assets.

Soil Microbes Use Different Pathways To Metabolize Carbon

Much of what scientists think about soil metabolism may be wrong. New evidence from Northern Arizona University suggests that microbes in different soils use different biochemical pathways to process nutrients, respire and grow.

NAU Global Change Ecologist Leads NASA Satellite Study Of Rapid Greening Across Arctic Tundra

As Arctic summers warm, Earth’s northern landscapes are changing. Using satellite images to track global tundra ecosystems over decades, a team of researchers finds the region has become greener as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to increased plant growth.

Larger, More Frequent Fires In The Boreal Forest Threaten Previously Protected Carbon Stores, NAU-Led Research Team Reports In Nature

Pools of old carbon in the soil of boreal forests historically safe from combustion are being released by more frequent and larger wildfires, a team led by researchers at Northern Arizona University announced in Nature this week.

Shedding Light On Reptilian Health: Researchers Investigate Origins Of Snake Fungal Disease In U.S.

Although only recently recognized as an issue in wildlife ecology, snake fungal disease (SFD) is of emerging concern in the U.S., with parallels among other better-known wildlife fungal diseases such as white-nose syndrome in bats.

Covid-19 Vaccination Activates Antibodies Targeting Parts Of Virus Spike Protein Shared Between Coronaviruses

Could the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine reawaken previous antibody responses and point the way to a universal coronavirus vaccine?

Searching For The Needle In A Haystack: Are Agrochemicals Linked To Cancer?

Thousands of chemicals are released into the environment yearly for agricultural, industrial and health-related needs.

Reducing H. Pylori In Navajo Nation Tribal Members Through Testing And Education

How can you eliminate a pervasive, yet undiscussed, bacterial infection from the Navajo Nation? For a collaborative group of researchers, it requires dedication, hours of travel and unfailing commitment to present information in a respectful, culturally relevant way.

Future Emissions From ‘Country Of Permafrost’ Significant, Must Be Factored Into Global Climate Targets

By the end of this century, permafrost in the rapidly warming Arctic will likely emit as much carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere as a large industrial nation, and potentially more than the U.S. has emitted since the start of the industrial revolution.

NAU Team Finds U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline During COVID Lockdown 3x Greater Than Previously Reported

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally and continues to influence emissions as the response to COVID-19 evolves.

NAU Atmospheric Scientist Maps CO2 Emissions For Entire U.S. Landscape To Help Improve Environmental Policymaking

With intense wildfires in the western United States and frequent, intense hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, the nation is again affected by extreme weather-related events resulting from climate change.