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Wildlife Society honors author of ‘Waterfowl of Illinois: Status and Management’
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Stephen P. Havera, director of the Forbes Biological Station of the Illinois Natural History Survey, was honored Sept. 13 by the Wildlife Society as the recipient of its 2000 Wildlife Publications Award for his comprehensive book on Illinois waterfowl. The book, “Waterfowl of Illinois: Status and Management,” was published last year by […]
Researchers produce most detailed map of cattle genome
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The most detailed map ever produced of cattle genes and the first comparison map of cattle and human genomes show that many genes, and even whole chromosomes, are configured in the same way in the two species, scientists report. “The comparative map has enormous predictive power,” said lead researcher Harris Lewin, director […]
Chief of Illinois State Water Survey to discuss drought assessment
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite recent rains over parts of Illinois, drought conditions have worsened in central and southwestern regions of the state, say officials of the Illinois State Water Survey. Derek Winstanley, chief of the water survey, will discuss the current status of groundwater and reservoir levels and revised projections for the coming summer months […]