Nature should be at heart of the economy, say researchers
A new study published by the European Forest Institute calls for collective action to put nature at the heart of the economy and set the world on a sustainable path.
A new study published by the European Forest Institute calls for collective action to put nature at the heart of the economy and set the world on a sustainable path.
Environment
Oct 6, 2020
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Some of Europe's native butterflies may have to be moved to colder climes if they are to survive global warming, a new study suggests.
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2020
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The success of measures aimed at reducing the impact of climate change depend greatly on place, time and social contexts, according to a new policy briefing involving a University of York academic.
Environment
Oct 5, 2020
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The results of a major archeological dig—which included the discovery of a 2,500-year-old brain—on what is now the University of York's Campus East have been published.
Archaeology
Aug 27, 2020
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Big mammals such as elephants, rhinos and primates are at highest risk of extinction in the national parks and nature reserves of the world's poorest countries, a new global review has found.
Plants & Animals
Aug 24, 2020
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Prehistoric people in the British Isles were creating artistic designs on rock as early as 15,000 years ago, a study has discovered.
Archaeology
Aug 20, 2020
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The research suggests that biodiversity hotspots—such as the Daintree Rainforest in Australia and the Cloud Forests of Ecuador—are teeming with species because they have been ecologically stable for long periods of time, ...
Ecology
Aug 3, 2020
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Scientists have discovered a unique enzyme responsible for the pungent characteristic smell we call body odor or BO.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 27, 2020
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Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more likely than their peers to need higher predicted grades to secure a place at one of the UK's top law schools, a study has revealed.
Education
Jul 20, 2020
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Air pollution is lower than expected in some of the UK's towns and cities, despite a return to almost normal traffic levels, new research shows.
Environment
Jul 13, 2020
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