Wildfire changes songbird plumage and testosterone
Fire can put a tropical songbird's sex life on ice......»»
Songbird study shows one-hit wonder must change his tune to attract a mate
Male birds that are able to precisely repeat song notes stand the best chance of attracting a female mate, according to a new study published in Nature Communications......»»
Air pollution via wildfire smoke takes toll on labor markets
Wildfires emit large amounts of smoke containing harmful pollutants that can drift for hundreds or thousands of miles away from their source, as shown by this summer's Canadian wildfires, which created air quality problems as far afield as New York C.....»»
Better predictions of wildfire spread may sit above the treetops
When the skies above Palo Alto darkened with smoke from the Camp Fire in 2018, Stanford researcher Hayoon Chung was in a fluid mechanics lab on campus studying how ocean currents flowed over patches of seagrass. She wondered if patterns similar to th.....»»
New study shows that the Bachman"s warbler was a distinct species
The Bachman's warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years ago, was a distinct species and not a hybrid of its two living sister species, according a new study in which the full genomes of seven museum specimens of the bird.....»»
How to Check the Air Quality Near You
Here’s what to know about wildfire smoke and invisible pollutants, and how you can use your phone to decide whether it’s safe to spend time outside......»»
When a Wildfire Burns a City Built for Extracting Oil
A wildfire rages against the Alberta tar sands, aliens induce existential crises for people (and cats), the hype and potential of MDMA, and more books out now.....»»
Wildfire smoke downwind affects health, wealth and mortality: Study
Smoke particulates from wildfires could lead to between 4,000 and 9,000 premature deaths and cost $36 to $82 billion per year in the United States, according to new research by Cornell, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST).....»»
Wildfire smoke threatens already endangered orangutans
For months following peatland wildfires in Borneo, the behavior and voices of critically endangered orangutans change, according to a new study led by a researcher from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology......»»
How controlled burns could limit megafires in California, Oregon, and Washington
Wildfire smoke is a threat to air quality, public health, and ecosystems throughout the U.S. Notwithstanding the impact of this year's Canadian wildfires, the West typically sees much higher exposure to wildfire smoke than other regions of the countr.....»»
Q&A: Expert discusses wildfire smoke and air quality
New York City set a record last week for the worst recorded air quality the city has ever seen due to wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. At its peak, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the city reached 405 out of 500 —the highest since records began.....»»
Where there"s smoke, there are lessons in demands of global sustainability
As the world struggles for sustainability in the face of climate change, wildfire smoke becomes a lesson in how people can become victims far from the root of a problem and far from their control......»»
Five Things You Need to Know about Wildfire Smoke Right Now
Where is it coming from? How long will it last? What's in the smoke? Whose health is at risk? How do you clean your own air?.....»»
Wildfire smoke FAQ: What"s happening with air quality right now and why? What are the risks?
With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems......»»
When will the Canada wildfire smoke clear? Not as soon as you"d like.
UPDATE: Jun. 8, 2023, 11:20 a.m. EDT This article was originally published Wednesday, June 7. It was updated about a day after its initial publication to reflect the facts as of Thursday, June 8. Much of the northern U.S. is experiencing a sky d.....»»
New York air quality is the world"s worst due to Canada wildfire smoke
As of this week, New York is the world's worst city for air quality and pollution, according to IQAir. A huge cloud of smoke has descended on the megapolis and across other northeastern U.S. states, originating from the raging wildfires in Canada.Sta.....»»
How to check your air quality as wildfire smoke pours into the U.S.
Wildfire smoke has been rushing into the U.S. like an avalanche. Seen on satellites, it looks like an unstoppable force.Now that the thick smoke — filled with tiny particles that are unhealthy to breathe — is blanketing different regions.....»»
How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke
The U.S. Northeast is currently smothered in smoke, as Canadian wildfires rage in what may be its worst fire year yet. This has sent air quality plummeting, with residents donning N95 masks and staying indoors in order to reduce how much of the dange.....»»
Wildfire Smoke Reacts with City Pollution, Creating New Toxic Air Hazard
Wildfire smoke not only contains dangerous-to-breathe particles but also can react with urban air pollution to create toxic ozone.....»»
Images Show Wildfire Smoke Choking the East Coast
Scientific American will be rounding up some of the most striking images and notable updates about the smoke blanketing the Northeast from wildfires raging across Canada.....»»
How Long Will Wildfire Smoke Last, and Where Will It Spread?
Smoke from record-setting wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the eastern U.S., but shifting summer weather patterns should bring relief.....»»