Temperature Drops Can Cause Catastrophic Coral Collapse
Cold water shock is linked to catastrophic coral collapse in the Eastern Pacific, according to a new study. Climate change-related marine heat waves are recognized…
Cold water shock is linked to catastrophic coral collapse in the Eastern Pacific, according to a new study. Climate change-related marine heat waves are recognized…
New research examines why some fungi evolve psychedelic properties. Psychedelic compounds found in ‘magic mushrooms’ are increasingly being recognized for their potential to treat important…
Antarctic fish have adapted over millennia to survive in the freezing temperatures of the Southern Ocean. However, in doing so, they have lost their ability…
There is global recognition that woodland expansion could be one of the most effective solutions in the fight against climate change. However, new research has…
Retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more…
A new study published in Science Advances has shown how the brain gives credit to events, along with how transcranial ultrasound (TUS) can disrupt this…
Led by the University of Plymouth, UK, and Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, the study analyzed the behavior of 376 children aged five to eight from…
Tidal stream power has the potential to deliver 11% of the UK’s current annual electricity and play a significant role in the government’s drive for…
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a…
Coastal communities across the world are increasingly facing up to the huge threats posed by a combination of extreme storms and predicted rises in sea…
A ship’s container lost overboard in the North Atlantic has resulted in printer cartridges washing up everywhere from the coast of Florida to northern Norway,…
A tiny flatworm found commonly on the coasts of western Europe and North America is living proof that species may be able to evolve and…
Microscopic fibers created during the laundry cycle can cause damage to the gills, liver, and DNA of marine species, according to new research. Scientists at…
Scientists have identified the highest recorded microplastics ever found on Earth — at an altitude of more than 8,000 meters (26,000 feet), close to the…
Using fiber-catching devices as part of the laundry process can dramatically reduce the amount of microscopic particles potentially entering the marine environment, according to new…
A simple and low-cost method of ‘listening’ to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity, according to new…
Coral reef islands across the world could naturally adapt to survive the impact of rising sea levels, according to new research. The increased flooding caused…
Sea snakes first entered the marine environment 15 million years ago and have been evolving ever since to survive in its changing light conditions, according…