Results for keyword: Science
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West Nile isn’t just for people
West Nile virus is impacting Western wildlife, particularly birds, and some think coalbed methane development may be spreading the disease
by Karen Mockler, Dec 22, 2003 -
Treadwell was no new-ager
by Nancy Jacques, Kathleene Parker, Dec 08, 2003 -
Budget cuts bury paleontologists
The new superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, Utah, plans to cut nine positions in the paleontology department and hand over future scientific work to private contractors, much to the outrage of the scientific community.
by Tom Rea, Dec 23, 2002 -
Bush's war on terrorism comes West
Some locals are worried about plans to expand the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Mont., into a "biosafety 4" facility capable of handling the kind of deadly microbes likely to be used in bioterrorist attacks against the U.S.
by Carlotta Grandstaff, Oct 28, 2002 -
Research, Lake Mead style
A floating laboratory called Forever Earth prowls Nevada's Lake Mead, doing scientific research and working with academic and environmental groups.
by Joshua Zaffos, Oct 14, 2002 -
Magical, mystical and down-to-earth
At the Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, Calif., scientists, activists, artists and dreamers meet to talk about sustainability and ecological and social restoration.
by Lolly Merrell, Sep 30, 2002 -
2,997 ... 2,998 ... 2,999
Among other tasks, research entomologist Justin Schmidt counts bee stings in dead animals at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Ariz.
by Ray Ring, Jun 24, 2002 -
History's Lesson: Build another Noah's Ark
Paul Larmer interviews Wildlands Project biologist Michael Soule.
by Paul Larmer, May 13, 2002 -
The Natural West
Dan Flores' book, "The Natural West: Environmental History in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains," points out that North America's ancient past is littered with destroyed species.
by Ed Marston, May 13, 2002 -
A wing and a genius grant
Tucson pilot Sandy Lanham wins a MacArthur "genius grant" for her work flying scientists and conservationists while charging no more than the cost of fuel and airport fees.
by Mitch Tobin, Mar 04, 2002
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