EnvironmentJuly 1, 2011
The Last Great Global Warming
Surprising new evidence suggests the pace of Earth's most abrupt prehistoric warm-up paled in comparison with what we face today. The episode has lessons for our future
Archaeology
EnvironmentJuly 1, 2011
Recommended: The Book of Fungi: A Life-Size Guide to 600 Species from Around the World
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EnvironmentJune 29, 2011
Climate Researchers Seek Global Warming Clues in the Arctic's Svalbard Archipelago [Slide Show]
Rocks on a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic Ocean may offer fresh insights into previous worldwide climate change episodes
EvolutionJune 24, 2011
Defending Stephen Jay Gould's Crusade against Biological Determinism
June 23, 2011
We Visit Fishy Relatives, Geology Wonderland
June 22, 2011
Go to Landfill, Find a Dinosaur Footprint!
June 21, 2011
Rock Mapping a Challenge for Biology Student
June 20, 2011
Incredible Find in Temple Museum, Harrowing Rescue on Crumbly Mudstone
June 19, 2011
Fossil Hunting in China Very Different Than in Montana
June 18, 2011
MSU China Paleontology Expedition--Beautiful window serves as escape hatch for baby dinosaur
June 17, 2011
MSU China Paleontology Expedition--New season starts with division of egg duties, petrified trees, soybean Popsicles
The SciencesJune 17, 2011
July 2011 Briefing Memo