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Warming Climate Intensifies Summer Drought in Parts of U.S., Study Finds
In regions with low soil moisture, higher temperatures create a 'feedback loop' that links the land and air, worsening droughts.
Researchers Tallying Turtles in the Delta to Assess Species' Health
Brett DeGregorio describes how a U of A team is capturing and tagging turtles in the Delta ecoregion to help determine how many of the most common species are left and the impact of the annual harvest.
Garvan Woodland Gardens to Host Photo Walks, Family Events, Yoga, Mosaic-Making in July
Highlights include the annual summer celebration, a series of sprinkler events and a workshop that explores connections between home interiors and landscape design.
U of A Student Researcher Wins National Poster Competition
Gina Riggio, a doctoral student in the cell and molecular biology program, won first place in the student poster competition during a national water conference earlier this month.
U of A Offers Internships for Students Focused on Sustainability
University of Arkansas students interested in sustainability can make a difference through the Office for Sustainability internship program.
Researchers Document the Oldest Known Trees in Eastern North America
A stand of bald cypress in North Carolina includes trees as old as 2,624 years, making them the longest-lived wetland species in the world.
Student Publications Focus on Bioregionalism and Ecological Literacy
Two sections of Special Topics Composition II studied Ecological Literacy and worked together to design publications for their final projects.
University Recreation Gives Back to Campus During First Departmental Trash Cleanup
Nine staff members of University Recreation collected 100 pounds of trash from Mullins Creek in under one hour.
May at Garvan Gardens Features Mother's Day Concert, Bonsai Workshops, Winemaking Class
Garvan Woodland Gardens will celebrate the warmer weather of May with a selection of classes, concerts and activities for children and adults.
'Environmental STEMinism' Video Wins Big at Planet Forward Storyfest Contest
Two University of Arkansas student producers will take a 10-day storytelling voyage through the Galápagos Islands, documenting plastic pollution.