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.
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?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Through deep analysis, Oxford researchers have extracted ancient plant DNA remnants from a 2,900-year-old clay brick helping the team investigate ancient vegetation.
