Articles tagged with Human Migration
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers used a computer-modeling program to project 200 years of change in a forest in northwestern Wisconsin under three climate scenarios. The model found that some species would not be able to survive warmer conditions, while human actions also contribute to the changing landscape.
A team of researchers at Stanford University used a computer simulation to trace the origins of genetic mutations in human populations. By modeling population growth, migration, and mutation rates, they were able to estimate the location and time of origin for these genetic changes.
A recent study highlights the dangers of communications towers for migrating birds, which mistake tower lights for the moon and collide with structures. The Cornell University meeting brought together experts to discuss solutions, including co-location rules and reduced lighting in tall buildings.
A new study reveals that Hispanics are increasingly settling in the heartland and Sun Belt regions of the US, attracted by job growth and economic opportunities. The fastest growth occurred in states such as Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nevada.
A Brown University study reveals that many songbirds migrating south each autumn switch from insects to a berry-rich diet to store fat for the long haul. The study found that these 'pit stops,' crucial for tiny songbirds traveling thousands of miles, are under intense development and ecological pressure.