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Songbirds socialize on the wing during migration, new study says
January 15, 2025
New research shows songbird migration may be driven by more than innate patterns and memory. Recorded flight calls reveal probable social associations between species making the nighttime trek. Here, an American Redstart streaks across the sky. Photo credit: Andrew Dreelin.

Innovative philanthropy pushes the boundaries of environmental science discovery
December 18, 2024
Philanthropy enables scientists to answer early key questions and obtain critical proof-of-concept results that can be used to leverage support from traditional funding agencies.

Better habitats for forest farming wild leeks could help future foraging demands
December 2, 2024
The practice of forest farming may be a solution to conservation challenges surrounding the wild exploitation of ramps, or wild leeks, but proper site selection is paramount to success.

Advancing U.S.-China cooperation on nitrogen management and N₂O reduction for climate action
October 31, 2024
On September 18, 2024, the joint conference of a research project led to the drafting of the "Hangzhou Joint Statement," which emphasizes the need for strengthened U.S.-China collaboration to address nitrogen management and reduce N₂O emissions.

Appalachian Lab seeks nominations for 2025 Inspiration Award
October 17, 2024
Nominations are currently open for the 2025 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award. The award recognizes those who engage in or provide support to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) initiatives in the tri-state region surrounding Frostburg, Maryland.

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