Removing 'climber' plants doubles tree growth, and more conservation strategies
Protecting nature starts with science. Here's a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
Protecting nature starts with science. Here's a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
Ecology
May 06, 2022
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A new study featuring contributions from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists has identified 100 pressing research questions on climate change and water resources in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB) that must be answered ...
Environment
Apr 22, 2022
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These pictures depict the magnificent wonders of our planet, yet, they weren't taken anywhere on Earth. Instead, they were captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station to chronicle the fragile beauty and ...
Planetary Sciences
Apr 21, 2022
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If global sustainability were a carnival show, it would have both tightrope walkers and jugglers—main stage actors who can both keep on a clear path while shifting priorities at just the right time.
Environment
Mar 24, 2022
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To our horror, another mass coral bleaching event may be striking the Great Barrier Reef, with water temperatures reaching up to 3 degrees Celsius higher than average in some places. This would be the sixth such event since ...
Ecology
Mar 21, 2022
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A comprehensive new map and report tracking whale migrations around the globe highlights where they go in the high seas and the cumulative impacts the animals face from industrial fishing, ship strikes, pollution, habitat ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 17, 2022
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What do making artificial snow and cutting down trees in a nature reserve have in common?
Environment
Feb 16, 2022
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World leaders are under pressure to conclude years of talks on an agreement to protect open oceans that help sustain life on Earth, cover almost half the planet and currently fall under no country's laws.
Environment
Feb 09, 2022
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Innovative mini instruments on the International Space Station have produced their first maps of global humidity and ocean winds.
Planetary Sciences
Feb 09, 2022
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Scientist, engineer, test subject and tradesperson—astronauts in orbit wear many different hats. In this 360° timelapse, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer works to repair a faulty valve behind EXPRESS-Rack 3.
Space Exploration
Feb 07, 2022
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