Northern peatlands in Finland are still expanding, finds study

According to a new study published in Global Change Biology, the area of northern peatlands has grown in recent centuries. Previously, it was thought that the lateral expansion of peatlands in Fennoscandia has halted or significantly ...

New research exposes humans' early ecological versatility

A recent study by University of Helsinki researchers sheds new light on the ecological adaptability of early humans at the time when they first expanded their range outside Africa, from 2 million to 1 million years ago.

A new type of ringed seal described in West Greenland

The Arctic marine ecosystem is undergoing substantial changes, currently warming at rates well above the global average and seeing an increase in anthropogenic activities. Yet, due to the unexplored "hidden" nature of the ...

Study shows maternal microbiota can affect fetal development

In a Finnish study, significant differences in the gene activity of the fetal intestine, brain and placenta were identified, depending on the microbes in the mother's body and the compounds produced by them. The findings ...

Bird species changing faster than expected in protected areas

A recent study by University of Helsinki researchers has found that bird communities inside and outside protected areas are beginning to resemble each other as a result of climate change. In both areas, southern species increased ...

Insights into early snake evolution through brain analysis

A recent study published in Science Advances sheds new light on the enigmatic early evolution of snakes by examining an unexpected source: their brains. The results emphasize the significance of studying both the soft parts ...

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