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…
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Psychedelic Sorcery: How Do Mushrooms Become Magic?
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…
Life in the Freezer: First Evidence of Fundamental Growth Limitations in Antarctic Fish
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…
How Temperate Rainforests Can Effectively Aid the Fight Against Climate Change
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…
“Living Walls” Can Reduce Heat Lost From Buildings by Over 30%
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…
How Ultrasound Could Be Used To Treat Psychiatric Disorders
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…
Challenging “Rule Breakers” – Children Will Confront Their Peers, but How They Do So Varies Across Cultures
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 Can Generate 11% of UK’s Electricity Demand and Aid Drive for Net-Zero
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…
Researchers Warn: Common Antidepressant Should No Longer Be Used To Treat People With Dementia
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…
New ForCE Model Accurately Predicts How Coasts Will Be Impacted by Storms and Sea-Level Rise
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…
Science and Social Media Show How Ship’s Plastic Cargo Dispersed From Florida to Norway
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,…
Scientists Repeat Century-Old Experiment to Reveal Evidence of Evolutionary Rescue in the Wild
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…
Laundry Lint Can Cause Significant Tissue and DNA Damage Within Marine Mussels
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…
Mount Everest: Microplastics in the Death Zone
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…
Devices Can Reduce Fibers Produced From Washing Machines by Up to 80%
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…
Chicken Whisperer: Simple Way of “Listening” to Chicks Could Dramatically Improve Welfare
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…
Islands Might Not Actually “Drown” As Sea Levels Rise – Here’s Why
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 Have Been Modifying Genetically to See Underwater for 15 Million Years
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…
