Ecosystems

UK satellite data and projects are expected to transform public services

Five new UK-based projects will use satellite data to drive innovation in public services, following over £2.5 million in funding from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency’s InCubed2 programme.

Plants’ airborne signals shape defence strategies

How plants use airborne chemical cues to defend against herbivores. A study has revealed a new dimension of plant communication through the atmosphere.

Is the hope for coral reef survival?

The genetic diversity of Australia's Great Barrier Reef could hold the key to its survival and adaptation to climate change impacts.

Warming waters and nutrient overload threaten freshwater ecosystems

Recent research has revealed a concerning trend in the world’s rivers and lakes, revealing that a dangerous combination of warming water temperatures and nutrient overload is a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems.

A liquid-based solution to combat nanoplastic pollution

Nanoplastics, minuscule particles smaller than the width of a human hair, have been increasingly linked to health risks such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in humans.

Animal welfare: Understanding why Orcas are sinking boats

The orcas who have sunk seven boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal within four years have captured the public’s attention — but for all the wrong reasons. So why are Orcas sinking boats, and why is changing the narrative important?.

Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe

From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.

Climate change threatens western US forests’ role as carbon sinks

By soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it within their ecosystems, forests have always been considered to hold potential in the fight against climate change.

Smart lighting for a sustainable urban ecosystem

Urbis Schréder guide us through the concept of interoperable smart lighting, which seeks to create a sustainable urban ecosystem.

Ancient plankton migration offers clues to future marine extinctions

Researchers have new insights into how marine communities responded to extreme global warming events millions of years ago.

Researchers warn of risks in unsuitable reforestation projects across Africa

The University of Liverpool highlighted the alarming scale of unsuitable reforestation efforts across Africa.

Paleobiology: Unveiling ancient African ecosystems with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in paleobiology and archaeology.

Understanding the remarkably massive four year old Antarctic ozone hole

The Antarctic ozone hole has been exceptionally large and persistent for the last four years, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) may not be the main culprit, researchers from the University of Otago find.

What is ecology? How does it impact our lives?

Open Access Government briefly analyses what ecological science is, examining some of the areas it encompasses and how it protects human health, with an introduction from NEOMA Business School.

Our environments natural salt cycle is being altered by human activities

A recent study led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal reveals that human actions are disrupting the natural salt cycle globally, potentially jeopardising ecosystems and human well-being.

Ecological sustainability for the future of all life on Earth

The Born Free Foundation’s Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg and Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, say that ecological sustainability is an essential element for the future of all life on Earth.

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.

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