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Category: Geography

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How quickly can forests recover from wildfires?

Posted on August 11, 2025July 28, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists modeled forest productivity before and after wildfires. They found that plant regrowth depended on the type of biome and how much…

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    Melting glaciers release methane

    Posted on July 3, 2025June 30, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Geologists studied gas fluxes from groundwater springs uncovered by melting Arctic glaciers. They estimated that these springs release over…

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      Most river water comes from the ground

      Posted on June 9, 2025June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Hydrologists incorporated ground and surface water flow data into Earth System models. They used these models to estimate that nearly 60% of…

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        Rising soil temperatures could stop forests spreading

        Posted on May 8, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Researchers found higher soil surface temperatures prevented seedling survival and forest expansion in low-elevation forests.

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          What influences the flavor of different wines?

          Posted on October 29, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

          You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…

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