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Typically ignored in climate assessments, animals actually play a significant role in a landscape’s capacity to store carbon, according to new research by Chris Wilmers. (Photo courtesy of DipaliLath/Wikimedia Commons)

Carbon footprints

The impact of wild animals on the carbon cycle becomes increasingly relevant as researchers and policymakers consider the use of natural ecological processes to recapture and store atmospheric carbon within ecosystems as a tool to tackle climate change.

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Unusual microbes fertilize frigid waters

Unusual microbes fertilize frigid waters

Researchers have documented nitrogen fixation by an unusual type of cyanobacteria in the cold waters of the Bering and Chukchi Seas.

Alumna leads Mexico's anti-corruption efforts

Alumna leads Mexico's anti-corruption efforts

Irma Sandoval will enlist the help of Mexico's citizenry to improve the monitoring of public works contracts and the use of public funds.

Art exhibit highlights the ubiquity of motors

Art exhibit highlights the ubiquity of motors

The exhibit, a collaboration between a physics lecturer, her students, and community artists, will be on display through Dec. 31 in the atrium of the Physical Sciences Building.

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