Summer heat waves producing 'dramatic' climate impacts, say New Zealand researchers
Heat waves in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent summers are already causing wide-ranging effects on the environment, a new study suggests.
Heat waves in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent summers are already causing wide-ranging effects on the environment, a new study suggests.
Environment
May 2, 2023
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Until now, most studies of fungi have focused on their role in marine disease. But according to research done at EPFL, these fungi may also help protect coral reefs against climate change.
Ecology
Apr 13, 2023
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Evidence from past extinctions cannot be used as a definitive way of predicting future biodiversity loss, scientists have found by using AI.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 15, 2023
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Scientists have called for a legally binding treaty to ensure Earth's orbit isn't irreparably harmed by the future expansion of the global space industry.
Space Exploration
Mar 9, 2023
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Bony fish are more often recognized as food sources than as carbon regulators. They provide an array of services relevant to climate change mitigation. For instance, they store carbon within their bodies as they grow and ...
Ecology
Mar 7, 2023
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Scores of disembowelled sharks have washed up on a South African beach putting the spotlight on a pair of shark-hunting killer whales whose behaviour has fascinated scientists and wildlife enthusiasts.
Ecology
Mar 4, 2023
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In 2011, scientists recorded a previously unknown feeding strategy in whales around the world. Now, researchers in Australia think they may have found evidence of this behavior being described in ancient accounts of sea creatures, ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 28, 2023
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United Nations members gather Monday in New York to resume efforts to forge a long-awaited and elusive treaty to safeguard the world's marine biodiversity.
Environment
Feb 20, 2023
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A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins.
Ecology
Feb 4, 2023
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A rare native fish has been photographed in Wellington Harbor and researchers believe it's one of the few times the species has been caught on camera in its natural habitat.
Plants & Animals
Jan 18, 2023
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