Seeing the forest for the trees: biologists crane to see the canopy

Article Abstract:

The Wind River Canopy Crane, located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington, allows biological researchers to study the canopy area defined by a six-acre plot with more than 1,000 trees. Data from the Wind River site is expected to contribute to the formulation of a forest management plan.

Research, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Forest ecology, Cranes, derricks, etc., Cranes (Hoisting machinery), Derricks, Plant canopies

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Chemoprevention of cancer: someday people should be able to avoid cancer or delay its onset by taking specially formulated pills or foods

Article Abstract:

Certain drugs or foods such as broccoli and cabbage may help prevent cancer or slow its development. Sulforaphane, derived from broccoli; genistein, derived from soy; and tea extracts are among the chemicals that may have chemopreventive properties.

Prevention, Chemicals, Physiological aspects, Cancer, Nutrition, Cancer prevention

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Getting the goats

Article Abstract:

The US Park Service plans to exterminate goats that are destroying the alpine ecosystems of the Olympic Peninsula. Sterilization efforts have failed to curb the population growth of the goats, which were introduced to the peninsula in the 1920s.

Environmental aspects, Natural history, Protection and preservation, Biotic communities, Mountain goat, Olympic Peninsula

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