Science Writer
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Natural Forest Regrowth Works for Climate Change Mitigation
One of the most powerful ways trees can help mitigate global climate change may also be one of the most overlooked: letting nature takes its course.
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How Do You Count Sharks When You Can’t See Them?
Scientists are studying coastal shark communities around coral reefs by looking at what the animals leave behind: pieces of their skin.
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Advice for Scientists Who Want to Practice Science for Impact & Influence
By scientists for scientists: a set of practical steps scientists can take to increase the odds their research will reach decision makers who could use it.
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Finding the Other Hand: How to Practice Science for Impact
Advice from scientists for scientists: a set of guidelines and principles to help increase the odds that your research will be used to identify, define and solve real-world problems.
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Better Mapping for Better Management of Gabon’s Coastal Wetlands (and Beyond)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, an accurate map may well be worth an entire novel. In Gabon, scientists are working to map a healthy future for Gabon's coastal wetlands.
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The Weird, Wondrous and Vulnerable American Horseshoe Crab
Can the horseshoe crab, an animal that has survived largely unchanged for 450 million years, continue its remarkable record of longevity in a world dominated by humans? Maybe. Maybe not.
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Science for Evaluating Flood Risk + Improving Community Resilience
A new study examines flooding from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence and finds current hazard maps are inadequate for accurately assessing flood risks and protecting communities in North Carolina.
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Putting Evidence into Action: Solutions for Climate-Ready Fisheries
As climate change upends ecosystems, including fisheries, scientists are moving beyond documenting the impacts to recommending actions to mitigate and adapt to those impacts.
