The largest country in the world by area, the Russian Federation, has frigid winters and moderate summers, in which temperatures rarely top 70 degrees. This July, record temperatures exceeded 105 degrees, hitting the nation with a high price - wildfires began on July 29 and spread to central and western Russia.

Afforestation is a rapidly growing phenomenon, contributing to seven percent of the world’s forestland. Sean Berthrong conducted research in the eucalyptus forests of the Rio de la Plata Grasslands, which stretch from northeastern Argentina across Uruguay to southern Brazil. 

The Arnot Teaching and Research Forest provides a unique blend of acadmic endeavors, recreational activities and natural beauty, and at its core, this natural forest draws an sweet resource that sure to make even the driest pan-cakes taste better.  With science research and tourist attractions, the Arnot Forest is surely a sweet secret.

It’s almost impossible to think of evolution without thinking about birds. Since Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands, where he studied the diversity of island finches, birds have fascinated scientists with their ability to adapt to surroundings.