Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversityScience
Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity
In a world where animal populations face increasing threats, modern tracking technology is ushering in a new era of ecological data collection, providing scientists with…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024
Full articleSatellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate changeClimateNews
Satellite imagery offers new hope for coastal forests threatened by climate change
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, coastal forests face an escalating risk of being overtaken by marshes and open waters. A recent study by North…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024
Full articlePollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience
Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024
Full articleUnveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systemsScience
Unveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systems
Understanding what drives change in complex systems — from natural ecosystems to engineered designs — is vital to advancing science and technology, yet such causal…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024
Full articleOcean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stabilityClimate
Ocean cycles and climate shifts threaten the Serengeti’s wildlife and weather stability
Climate change, intensified by oceanic cycles, is reshaping weather patterns across the Greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Rising temperatures, driven by fluctuations in…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024
Full articleThree strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goalsClimate
Three strategic pathways to achieve climate and sustainability goals
Securing a sustainable future while addressing the climate crisis is a multifaceted challenge. In a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters, researchers from the…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleAncient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warmingScience
Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warming
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, ancient volcanoes continued to emit carbon dioxide long after their eruptions ended, driving unexpected climate shifts. Research led by Rutgers…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleBottom trawling threatens ocean carbon storage, accelerating climate changeScience
Bottom trawling threatens ocean carbon storage, accelerating climate change
Recent research by scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has revealed that bottom trawling in the North Sea is significantly undermining the seabed's ability to store…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleDiscovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestrationClimate
Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestration
A novel cyanobacteria strain has been discovered that could hold immense potential in addressing the global carbon crisis. Identified by researchers from the United States…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024
Full articleClimate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food webScience
Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food web
A new study has revealed how climate change could significantly disrupt Arctic marine ecosystems, with potential ripple effects impacting species throughout the region. Researchers from…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
Full articleWealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusiveClimate
Wealthy regions lead carbon emissions decoupling, but net-zero by 2050 remains elusive
The global effort to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is advancing, but the path to net-zero by 2050 may face serious challenges. A recent…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024
Full articleMelting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulationClimateNews
Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulation
(UPDATED) - A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the melting of Arctic sea ice may disrupt ocean circulation patterns, potentially causing…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 28, 2024
Full articleCooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%Science
Cooler ocean surface layer enhances carbon absorption by 7%
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean’s surface are enabling the absorption of more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than previously estimated, according to recent research conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 27, 2024
Full articleFuture of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in costClimate
Future of air pollution control devices threatens lives and billions in cost
A recent commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health emphasizes the critical role of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in safeguarding public health.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 26, 2024
Full articleAgrochemicals and rising temperatures found to intensify insect population declineScience
Agrochemicals and rising temperatures found to intensify insect population decline
Scientists have long been concerned about the global decline in insect populations. While factors like habitat loss and climate change have often been cited, new…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
Full article$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material productionClimate
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has brought to light the significant climate-related costs associated with the production of nine common materials in…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
Full articlePlant diversity boosts soil carbon retention and crop healthScience
Plant diversity boosts soil carbon retention and crop health
The potential to mitigate climate change could be hiding in our fields. Increasing plant diversity in agricultural systems is emerging as a powerful tool to…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024
Full articleJoint UK-China project aims to shield tea industry from climate change risksNewsScience
Joint UK-China project aims to shield tea industry from climate change risks
The global tea industry, valued in the tens of billions of dollars, is facing increasing pressure from climate change. As both the quality and quantity…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024
Full articleNew risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crisesScience
New risk model offers breakthrough in understanding complex crises
A research team led by Dr. Alexandre Pereira Santos at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich has introduced a pioneering model designed to improve how scientists…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 24, 2024
Full articlePolar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuriesClimate
Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries
Polar bears in the high Arctic are facing ice-related injuries to their feet, a previously undocumented phenomenon tied to the rapidly changing climate. A new…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleClimate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird speciesClimateNews
Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species
Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, a region recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, pose a significant threat to nearly two-thirds of the area's bird species…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleClimate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplasticsScience
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleScience’s key role in addressing global crisesNewsScience
Science’s key role in addressing global crises
A new paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation highlights the critical role of science in tackling global crises, calling for a more engaged and…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleScientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiencyNewsScience
Scientists uncover key to boosting greenhouse gas conversion efficiency
Researchers at the Politecnico di Milano’s Department of Energy have made a significant stride in combating climate change. Their latest study, featured in Angewandte Chemie,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
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