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IU geoscientists co-author study that finds mountain formation drives biodiversity growth
A new study co-authored by researchers at Indiana University sheds light on how the forces that shape mountain ranges also influence the evolution of species. In the study, “Direct effects of mounta... Read more about IU geoscientists co-author study that finds mountain formation drives biodiversity growth
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of “river avulsion,” offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically chang... Read more about Breakthrough study from IU scientists predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
A new study has found that forests in the eastern United States are becoming more vulnerable to drought due to a combination of climate change and human land-use practices such as logging and fire... Read more about New IU study finds maintaining diversity of tree species crucial to sustaining eastern U.S. forests, while mitigating climate change