The rise of coral-eating snails
WA researchers are monitoring coral-eating snails at Rottnest amid concerns of a future outbreak on the famous island.
Ecology
Jul 5, 2022
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News tagged with warning signs
California's 'red flag' law utilized for 58 threatened mass shootings
In the wake of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and two teachers dead, legislators in Washington, D.C., and across the country are debating "red flag" laws or extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs).
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2022
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Existing oil, gas and coal extraction sites need to be closed down to stay within 1.5 C, findings show
Ceasing new oil, gas, and coal development is not enough—already built extraction facilities must be prematurely decommissioned—warns a new study released today in Environmental Research Letters.
Environment
May 17, 2022
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Forecasting landslides from space
Landslides are devastating and often unpredictable.
Earth Sciences
Feb 4, 2022
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Satellite data points to land subsidence in Cartagena
A rapid rate of land subsidence could make sea level rise estimates worse for one of Colombia's tourist destinations. This could serve as a warning sign to other coastal cities.
Environment
Nov 19, 2021
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Compassionate communities are a key to preventing domestic abuse
New research by the Wales Violence Prevention Unit and the University of Exeter indicates people are more likely to take action against domestic abuse and its warning signs if they feel connected to their community.
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2021
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Analyzing volcanoes to predict their awakening
What causes an eruption? Why do some volcanoes erupt regularly, while others remain dormant for thousands of years? A team of geologists and geophysicists, led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, has reviewed ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 22, 2021
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Critical temperature for tropical tree lifespan revealed
For the first time scientists have provided clear evidence that tropical tree lifespan decreases above a critical temperature threshold.
Environment
Dec 14, 2020
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Palau's coral reefs: A jewel of the ocean
Scientists at the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) have released their findings on the state of coral reefs in Palau. Their research, based on extensive underwater surveys, found Palau's reefs had the highest ...
Ecology
Oct 19, 2020
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Biscayne Bay fish kill is a warning sign, researcher says
A fish kill this week is a clear sign the health of Biscayne Bay is at risk, FIU Institute of Environment researchers said.
Ecology
Aug 13, 2020
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