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Ecology Dec 10, 2025

Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health

Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute.

Earth Sciences Dec 9, 2025

Geomorphological approach evaluates Galápagos watersheds

Galápagos is a living laboratory where every environmental decision matters. On Santa Cruz, the most populated island of the archipelago, freshwater is a limited and increasingly vulnerable resource due to urban growth, ...

Ecology Dec 10, 2025

Climate change puts riverbed microbes under constant stress, study finds

From tiny streams to gigantic rivers like the Mississippi—microbes in sediments work tirelessly to maintain key biogeochemical cycles. However, as temperatures rise, they tend to operate frequently in stress mode. This ...

Plants & Animals Dec 9, 2025

Connections between coral reefs boost their health

Coral reefs may seem like paradise, but they are being degraded by a range of global and local factors, including climate change, poor water quality, and overfishing. New research reveals that connections between reefs help ...

Ecology Dec 10, 2025

How ecologically sustainable are Adelaide's green spaces?

Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in climate regulation, biodiversity and livability, yet new research from the University of South Australia shows several ecological factors in Adelaide fall below the standard ...

Plants & Animals Dec 13, 2025

Exotic animal cafes: Cute trend or welfare crisis?

Imagine sipping a latte while stroking an owl or watching an otter play at your feet. This is the promise of exotic animal cafes, a trend that blends coffee culture with wildlife encounters. But behind the Instagram-worthy ...

Ecology Dec 11, 2025

Spillover from protected areas can help ecosystems survive

Spillovers from protected areas such as national parks and wildlife reserves can play a significant role in boosting biodiversity beyond their boundaries with potential benefits to people through ecosystem services such as ...

Plants & Animals Dec 10, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa has lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times, study finds

Researchers from the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences (APES) have contributed significantly to a major African-led study revealing that sub-Saharan Africa has already lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial ...

Plants & Animals Dec 10, 2025

NOAA's denial of endangered status for salmon sparks talk of legal challenge

On Dec. 8, Federal fisheries officials rejected a bid to designate West Coast Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Earth Sciences Dec 10, 2025

New Jersey declares drought warning

New Jersey is parched top to bottom.

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