First posted June 23, 2023 For additional information, contact: Director, Florence Bascom Geoscience CenterU.S. Geological Survey926A National Center12201 Sunrise Valley DriveReston, VA 20192Contact Pubs Warehouse Abandoned railroads and infrastructure from the anthracite coal-mining industry are significant features in abandoned mine lands an important part of history; however, these often los...

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, is the vector of the bacterial pathogen, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, which is the causal agent of huanglongbing (HLB) in the United States. Both short-range and long-range dispersal of D. citri adults affect the spread of HLB; however, little is known about the long-range dispersal capabilities of D. citri in the field or the seasonali...

Rae et al. (2023, Australian Field Ornithology 40, 17–19) suggested that a pair of Little Eagles Hieraaetus morphnoides might have abandoned their nest because infestation the by dermestid beetles. Here context observations is discussed, leading to conclusion abandonment alternative explanations.

Huanglongbing is one of the most devastating diseases of citrus (Citrus spp.). One management tactic against huanglongbing is aggressive management of the vector, the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama), with insecticide applications. However, D. citri in abandoned groves are not controlled and therefore pose a risk of reinfestation for nearby commercial citrus. These abandoned gro...

Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu banned birth control and abortion in 1966 to increase Romania’s population. Overwhelmed, parents left children by the thousands in state institutions. Romanian officials, in trying later to make up for these abuses, agreed to a study by U.S. investigators to determine the inimical effects of early life in an orphanage on the still large numbers of instituti...

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Land use change as the most important destructive factor in natural ecosystems is a globally problem that changes soil properties. Therefore, correct management and recognition of change aspects on each component of the ecosystem is necessary. This process causes land destruction, ecosystem instability, soil erosion, and more biological threats. Due to increasing land use conversion from rangel...

The Turaszówka crude oil field is situated within the borders of Krosno town. The oil resources are nearly depleted. Many of the boreholes have already been liquidated. Currently, only 22 boreholes are being exploited. Eight of them are watered and exploiting oil along with the reservoir water. The boreholes were submitted for producing the geothermal energy, because of their location. They are...