DNA breakthrough reveals genetic diversity of invasive fish
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is unveiling the genetic diversity of invasive fish, revolutionising conservation efforts.
Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees
York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care.
A sustainable future: Unlocking plastic recycling with table salt
Plastic recycling with table salt is poised to revolutionise the industry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution to enhance the recyclability of polyolefin polymers.
Italian mountain forests face irreversible climate change transformation
As the current climate crisis continues to grow, Italian mountain forests and their fragile ecosystems could undergo unrecognisable transformations.
Antarctic ice sheets on path to climate tipping point
Antarctic ice sheets hold enough water to raise global sea levels by several meters, however, their current condition is making researchers increasingly worried.
Turning root fungus from harmful to helpful
The mould and diseases caused by root fungus can impact the preservation of fruits and vegetables, potentially shortening their shelf life. However, could certain fungi be altered to benefit their host?
Civil society calls for an ambitious European water strategy
Civil society is calling for a bold new European water strategy, according to Pietro Francesco De Lotto, President of the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change and EESC Member.
Arctic dipole reversal: Key factor in arctic sea ice trend
New research led by an international team of scientists explains why Arctic Sea ice loss has slowed since 2007. Their findings indicated this was...
Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue
The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.
Coastal fisheries resilient even throughout marine heat waves
Marine heat waves and prolonged periods of hot ocean temperatures have raised alarms for their detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems.
Tracking Forest Drought: How long can trees survive before the forest dies?
Researchers from UC Davis have developed the ability to forecast the resilience of certain trees, revealing they can predict which will thrive best even...
Air pollutions threats to health are unequally spread across the world
As global air pollution levels increase, so has the toll it has taken on human health, as new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) reveals. However, this toll is not felt equally across the globe; why?
Greenwashing ‘rife’ across the UK Supermarket sector
Liam Lysaght, Campaigner at Feedback Global, writes about recent analysis showing that greenwashing is 'rife' across the UK supermarket sector.
The air we breathe: Fighting for clean air and better global health
With air pollution causing 7 million premature deaths annually, what is being done to protect the global population from the lack of clean air?
Ice sheet models: Tracking climate change through glacier movement
A new equation has revealed that twice the amount of predicted subglacial waters might be draining into the ocean, causing sea level rises and ecological damage.
10 small projects to save the planet using environmental satellite data
A series of groundbreaking projects, funded by the UK Space Agency, harness environmental satellite data to address issues like water pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity threats.
Awareness of climate change inequities persists among U.S.
Many Americans fail to grasp the impact of climate change inequalities, with over a third believing it affects all groups equally, hindering efforts towards climate justice.
Extreme weather in Antarctica warns urgent climate action
Unprecedented extreme weather in Antarctica foretells a problematic future as scientists warn of intensifying events triggered by rising temperatures.
Climate change alters paths of Earth and Mars rivers
Researchers from Tulane University studied meandering rivers on Earth and ancient riverbeds on Mars to understand how climate change affects their paths.
Ocean skin’s role in ocean carbon uptake revealed
A study has found that the ocean skin, a thin upper ocean layer, significantly impacts ocean carbon uptake, affecting the global ocean carbon sink.
