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www.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago
OMG science

Yes, Spotted Lanternflies Are Still Worth Stomping On

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
OMG science

These ants quietly took over Manhattan and they're not stopping there

Researchers are tracking the spread of the newly dubbed ManhattAnt in New York City through public sightings. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago
OMG science

Yes, Spotted Lanternflies Are Still Worth Stomping On

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
OMG science

These ants quietly took over Manhattan and they're not stopping there

Researchers are tracking the spread of the newly dubbed ManhattAnt in New York City through public sightings. [ more ]
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Washington Post
3 days ago
OMG science

Perspective | The mayflies are sending us a warning about urban wildfires

Urban wildfires disrupt aquatic ecosystems and threaten water quality, highlighting the importance of understanding their impacts on local stream dwellers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
OMG science

The Big City Is Vibrant. Birds There May Be Getting Less So.

Urban birds have duller plumage due to pollution, impacting their coloration and survival mechanisms compared to rural birds. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 week ago
OMG science

Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio

Cities in Canada are experiencing increasing temperatures due to the urban heat island effect, necessitating collaborative and practical solutions to cool urban areas. [ more ]
sanjosespotlight.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

East San Jose gets funds to clean lake

Community volunteers contribute significantly to environmental restoration in urban areas.
Federal funding aids in revitalizing neglected parks, promoting ecological and community equity. [ more ]
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Secret NYC
1 month ago
OMG science

NYC's Rapidly Spreading Invasive Ant, The 'ManhattAnt,' Finally Identified

The ManhattAnt, an invasive ant species in NYC, has finally been identified as Lasius emarginatus after 13 years.
The species has expanded rapidly and poses ecological threats. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
OMG science

Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that's taken New York's streets by storm

The ManhattAnt is rapidly expanding its territory and may threaten local ecosystems along the East Coast. [ more ]
Secret NYC
1 month ago
OMG science

NYC's Rapidly Spreading Invasive Ant, The 'ManhattAnt,' Finally Identified

The ManhattAnt, an invasive ant species in NYC, has finally been identified as Lasius emarginatus after 13 years.
The species has expanded rapidly and poses ecological threats. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
OMG science

Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that's taken New York's streets by storm

The ManhattAnt is rapidly expanding its territory and may threaten local ecosystems along the East Coast. [ more ]
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www.bbc.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Londoners asked to count city's pollinating insects

Londeners are participating in the first annual city-wide pollinator count to gather data on pollinator health. [ more ]
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