Articles tagged with Forests
Dr. David Stump's research reveals a significant impact on patients' lives, with long-term effects on motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and daily functioning. The study highlights the importance of early detection and addressing post-operative deficits to prevent decline in brain function.
Treating people with epilepsy or seizures who are in remote locations like space, underwater or extended airline flights may be possible through telemedicine. Sleep deprivation and weightlessness can provoke seizures during travel.
A Penn State research team has found that small-scale fires play a crucial role in shaping forest structure. By analyzing aerial photographs from 1941 and 1993, the researchers determined that topography is key to understanding natural variability and restoring diverse fire regimes in Northern California.
The study uses satellite technology to track the flight paths of albatrosses in Hawaii, providing insights into their reproduction and population dynamics. The project aims to answer basic science questions and engage students in pre-college education, ultimately contributing to the conservation of these endangered species.
Researchers from Michigan Technological University are studying the effects of landscape structure on plant species, habitat quality, and economic output in public forests. Their goal is to develop a computer model that can help land managers select timber harvesting methods for optimal biological diversity and economic sustainability....
The paper presents an interactive introduction to SORTIE, a computer model of forest dynamics based on individual-trees. The digital output includes scores of still images and a dozen color animations, allowing readers to visualize the complexity of the model.
A study by Ohio University researchers found that oak regeneration is not as promising in areas with high light and low moisture conditions. If oak seedlings are not present in sufficient numbers, mature oaks will be replaced by other tree species, potentially disrupting the ecosystem.
Researchers at Penn State discovered that forest tent caterpillars can evade trees' defense mechanisms by defoliating branches too rapidly for the tree to respond. This social eating pattern may be their protection against a tree's natural defenses, making them chemically invisible to the tree.
A multidisciplinary team is building an experimental facility to test the effects of combined ozone and carbon dioxide on forest stands. The project aims to understand how trees will respond to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide in conjunction with other pollutants, such as tropospheric ozone.
A new laser technique called Scanning Lidar Imager of Canopies by Echo Recovery (SLICER) can rapidly assess forest canopy shapes, allowing for accurate predictions of carbon storage and tree characteristics. This technology has the potential to improve our understanding of forest management and global climate change.
The Southern Pine Beetle is the most aggressive and destructive of five bark beetles that feed on southern pines, causing $900 million in damage to U.S. pine forests from 1960 through 1990. Forest owners and homeowners need to take control measures if they spot the beetle, as it can be a costly pest.