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Study links air pollution and high temps to more migraine attacks

Study links air pollution and high temps to more migraine attacks

By Stephen Beech Air pollution can trigger migraine, suggests new research. Hot and humid weather conditions were also associated with increased likelihood of the debilitating headaches, according to the study. Scientists say their findings, published in the journal Neurology, could help predict when migraine may be more likely. They suggest

Birds who use more energy for parenthood die younger: study

Birds who use more energy for parenthood die younger: study

By Stephen Beech Birds that put more energy into parenthood age faster — and die younger, reveals new research. The findings support a fundamental evolutionary theory that high "investment" in offspring unavoidably leads to faster aging and a shorter life, say scientists. Researchers from the University of Exeter selectively

High and dry: Snowpack hits record-low levels across Montana

As of early April, when snowpack-monitoring stations in Montana are typically peaking, one-third of the longer-standing sites are posting record-low totals. That’s according to the April Water Supply Outlook the Natural Resources Conservation Service released on Tuesday, which highlighted that some low-elevation snowpack monitoring

Scientists link melting Arctic sea ice melt to cloud formation

Scientists link melting Arctic sea ice melt to cloud formation

By Stephen Beech Tiny particles bubbling up from melting Arctic sea ice play a key role in cloud formation, suggests new research. The discovery may explain why Arctic clouds behave differently — and lead to improved forecasting of future climate change, say American scientists. Their findings highlight how the airborne "

Greece's ancient sites get climate-change checkup

Greece's ancient sites get climate-change checkup

Worsening wildfires, soaring heatwaves and rising water levels have prompted Greek officials to take a closer look at protecting priceless archaeological sites that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The monuments, scattered across the country, earn Greece millions of dollars in tourism revenue. But many of the sites

Missoula workshop encourages native plant use

Missoula, Mont. — A University of Montana students' capstone project in Missoula is focused on helping people make spring planting choices that work better for city spaces. Missoula Urban Demonstration, or MUD, hosted a Boulevard Biodiversity Workshop with a group of University of Montana students. The workshop centered on ways

David Andrews: On climate, we need common ground between 'hoax' and 'imminent doom'

Sustainability is a recognized virtue in natural resource management. The virtue of sustainability in legislation and government policy is less recognized but equally important. Businesses and individuals make plans and long-term investments based on government regulations and policy. If the rules change every few years, bad decisions are inevitable