Published in Science on April 24, 2009
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Breakthrough in the understanding of flaming wildfires. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2015) 0.75
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A Cretaceous origin for fire adaptations in the Cape flora. Sci Rep (2016) 0.75
Big data integration shows Australian bush-fire frequency is increasing significantly. R Soc Open Sci (2016) 0.75
Taking time to consider the causes and consequences of large wildfires. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2015) 0.75
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Wildfire, climate, and invasive grass interactions negatively impact an indicator species by reshaping sagebrush ecosystems. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2016) 0.75
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