After humans started using the Baltic Sea, its diatom populations started to experience accelerated—and, so far, irreversible—changes in genetic composition and diversity, according a recent study led by researchers in Konstanz.This article was originally published […]
The number of whales getting tangled up in fishing nets, line, buoys and other miscellaneous rope off the coasts of the United States hit a record high in 2024, with California taking the ignominious lead.This […]
Predators and the environment determine why some animals use camouflage to avoid being eaten, while others use bright colors to warn them off, new research reveals. Published today in the journal Science, the findings help […]
Bees and butterflies help produce our food by pollinating the crops farmers grow. In fact, 35% of the world’s food crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, depend on pollinators.This article was originally published on […]
Improving biodiversity and maintaining yields at the same time? For many, this sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, a new study by the University of Würzburg shows that both are possible under the right […]
In a landmark effort to combat the devastating effects of climate change, a new global alliance with key leadership from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been established to create a “Noahʻs Ark” for […]
Microplastics are a growing problem worldwide. They disrupt ecosystems and contribute to adverse effects, like metabolic disorders, neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and developmental toxicity in the bodies of various organisms as they spread upward through the food […]
The rise in tree mortality is troubling for local forest ecosystems. As a global phenomenon, however, it has a significant social impact that remains poorly understood.This article was originally published on this website.
Every fall, the skies of the northeastern United States fill with warblers, barn swallows and other birds heading south to warmer climates. The journeys are long—often spanning continents—and birds often have to make many pit […]
In natural ecosystems, soundscapes are made up of animal sounds, environmental noises, and human activity. Because different animals vocalize at different times and frequencies, researchers can study audio recordings to understand local biodiversity. Discriminative machine […]
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