Seeing the earth for its faults

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Geological tours of New York arranged by the American Museum of Natural History are discussed. The enjoyment, information and knowledge to be gained from this and other geology and paleontology field trips are described.

Author: Holloway, Marguerite
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Methods, Study and teaching, Natural history, Geological research, New York Metropolitan Area, Geology

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Uncontrolled burn

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The fires which consumed 50,000 acres of forest in the Cerro Grande in New Mexico raged for 2 weeks. The damage caused by the fires has started a debate concerning the management of healthy forests.

Author: Holloway, Marguerite
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Environmental aspects, Fire prevention, Forest fires, Forest fire control, Los Alamos, New Mexico

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Pitohui!

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The finding that the Pitohui bird from New Guinea produces a strong poison has prompted new questions about the coloration of birds and their defensive strategies.

Author: Holloway, Marguerite
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Research, Reports, Ornithological research, Poisonous animals

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