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Passenger rail service runs on weekends from June 21 through September 2 Friday and Sunday service, including a Sunday morning train from NYC, from Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT PITTSFIELD – Amtrak, in conjunction…

A. M. Palacio-Castro, I. C. Enochs, et al. Ocean acidification (OA) threatens coral reef persistence by decreasing calcification and accelerating the dissolution of reef frameworks. The carbonate chemistry of coastal areas where many…

The results of this two-year study on the prevalence of DWV variants on Oahu support the previous apiary level studies that also found an increased prevalence of DWV-B on varroa mite infected Hawaiian Islands . In the previous study…

During the ice-free and ice-sealed periods, a total of 2365 ASVs and 3940 ASVs were found. Alterations in Chao1 and the ACE indices suggested that the quantity of community species was greater during the ice-sealed period. The increases…

TODAY’S TOP MAINE STORIES Climate change is making allergy season more dangerous for children. A new report released today explains how. Maine may not be able to offer public prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds. The state’s goal for…

TODAY’S TOP MAINE STORIES Climate change is making allergy season more dangerous for children. A new report released today explains how. Maine may not be able to offer public prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds. The…

1. IntroductionInfluenza is a respiratory tract infection that affects the human health globally. Influenza is present seasonally and can cause pandemics. Influenza can give rise to a wide range of symptoms from asymptomatic to…

1. IntroductionOut-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains one of the conditions with the poorest prognosis worldwide, and the survival rate after OHCA is low . Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is used as a rescue…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 13 February 2024 / Revised: 4 March 2024 / Accepted: 11 March 2024 / Published: 12 March 2024 Abstract Influenza…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by 1,* and 2 1 School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand,…

A team of scientists led by the University of Leeds analysed historical data from river gauging stations across the globe and found that 21% of them showed significant alterations in the seasonal rise and fall in water levels.The study…

Photo of alpine river in Zinal, Switzerland. Credit: Yoal Desurmont Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far…

Rivers are the primary channels for material cycling and energy transfer on Earth, and their health has significant impacts on human health and socio-economic development . River health refers to a state where the ecological function and…

“Weather whiplash” has become a reality in California: this year, the driest three-year period on record was broken by a spate of near-record precipitation. This variability has many clamoring for more accurate seasonal…

1. IntroductionForests are essential ecosystems, crucial to the modern world . Forests, rich in biodiversity and key to the global carbon cycle, provide habitats for many species . Through photosynthesis, forests capture atmospheric…

1. IntroductionHerbivorous thrips can inflict injuries on a wide variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, field crops such as cotton, and ornamental plants . Most of these thrips species are significant pests of many vegetable…

Congratulations to the Winners of DRBC's 2019 Summer Photo Contest! Photo Contest Archives Contest Rules and Information The DRBC's Delaware River Basin Seasonal Photo Contest was…

1. IntroductionUnderstanding the mechanisms that underlie the formation, maintenance, and loss of biodiversity is central to community ecology, as they play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development and effective conservation…

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Figure 1. Five large river basins and the locations of six major dams. Figure 1. Five large river basins and the locations of six major dams. Figure 2. Timeline delineation for climate projection analysis, dividing a span…

1. IntroductionThe southwest of China is anticipated to undergo a series of changes due to global warming in this century, including temperature rising (3.0–4.0 °C) and altered pre-capitation patterns characterized by increased rainfall…

1. IntroductionEach tree ring formed in the trunk of a conifer tree differs in linear dimensions (width) and anatomical structure, both between trees and between years. These differences are the result of the seasonal kinetics of cell…

1. IntroductionForests actively sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and play a vital role in offsetting anthropogenic carbon emissions and mitigating climate change . Over the past two decades, there has been a…

1. IntroductionThe coastal region of Bangladesh is blessed with a warm tropical climate and abundant rainfall, further enriched by terrestrial nutrients, resulting in a globally significant ecosystem . Larval and adult fishes are…

Water, Vol. 16, Pages 150: Seasonal Variations of Modern Precipitation Stable Isotopes over the North Tibetan Plateau and Their Influencing Factors Water doi: 10.3390/w16010150 Authors: Haoran Zhu Liping Zhu Lun Luo Jiao Li…

1. IntroductionEcosystems are constantly modified by changing climatic conditions. Only effective interspecies cooperation can enable survival during unfavorable conditions and habitat adaptation. Long-term soil–water regime changes…

April 14, 2023 — ­­­A new CDC study published in the Lancet Global Health looked at 10 years of laboratory flu data from 25 African countries in order to provide new, policy-relevant information about when to expect annual flu epidemics.…

Flowchart of the experimental design for imaging, segmentation, fruit quality (oil and total phenols) determinations, and modeling through back propagation neural…

Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Vaccines, 2022–23 Groups Recommended for Vaccination Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications. Recommendations…

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Seth Phillips Termites are a crucial source of nutrients for chimpanzees, who fish for them with tools, but they’re not always accessible. Now, researchers copying…

3.2. Sea Ice Time Series AnalysisWe begin by examining the representative Lowess curves for ice break-up, freeze-up, and ice-free season for points 9, 8, and 5, respectively, all points located near the hamlet of Arctic Bay (Figure 3,…

Clocks & Sleep, Vol. 5, Pages 651-666: Seasonal Variation in the Responsiveness of the Melanopsin System to Evening Light: Why We Should Report Season When Collecting Data in Human Sleep and Circadian Studies Clocks & Sleep doi:…

Chimp fishing for termites. Credit: Seth Phillips The discovery that chimpanzees use tools to fish for termites revolutionized our…

Sandy beaches dynamically adapt to the wave climate, resulting in coastline retreat or expansion. This change occurs both seasonally and interannually, a phenomenon well-documented in the literature . Provided there is no significant…

Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Vaccines, 2023–24 Groups Recommended for Vaccination Routine annual influenza vaccination of all persons aged ≥6 months who do not have contraindications continues to be recommended. Influenza…

Discussion Each year, during 2018–2023, the number and proportion of weekly ED visits for eight mental and behavioral health conditions displayed seasonal increases during the fall and spring school semesters compared with the summer…

Sea level rise is turning nuisance flooding into a “sunny day” event — high-tide flooding that occurs even without a storm. Credit: NOAA 14 December, 2022 In 2023, NOAA…

This animation shows a time lapse of sea surface salinity and soil moisture from NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite from April 2015 through…

Wave-breaking at the ocean surface transports pockets of air from the atmosphere into the upper few meters of the ocean. This air forms bubbles and as these bubbles rise to the ocean surface they pick up organic compounds associated with…

A recent study published in Frontiers in Marine Science identified navigational challenges and opportunities for Arctic study using saildrones. Researchers from NOAA and other affiliates were among those carrying out the mission, where…

Carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas released to the atmosphere through human activities. It is also influenced by natural exchange with the land and ocean. This visualization provides a high-resolution, three-dimensional…