Mapping groundwater’s influence on the world’s oceans
Researchers have created high-resolution maps of points around the globe where groundwater meets the oceans -- the first such analysis of its kind, giving...
Grassland areas should be chosen wisely
According to researchers, choosing the best areas to convert from cereals to grasslands depends on whether you prioritize improvement of nature and the aquatic...
Improvements in water quality could reduce ecological impact of climate change on rivers
Improvements in water quality could reduce the ecological impact of climate change on rivers, finds a new study.
An island haven for frogs in a sea of extinctions
New Guinea is one of the only places in the world where frogs are safe from the chytrid fungus that has made more than...
Climate change is already affecting global food production — unequally
Researchers found that climate change is affecting different areas of global food production differently.
Native plant species may be at greater risk from climate change than non-natives
Warming temperatures affect native and non-native flowering plants differently, which could change the look of local landscapes over time, according to new research.
How habitat loss can destabilize ecosystems
An international study has revealed new evidence to help understand the consequences of habitat loss on natural communities.
In hot pursuit of dinosaurs: Tracking extinct species on ancient Earth via biogeography
Identifying the movements of extinct species from millions of years ago can provide insights into ancient migration routes, interaction between species, and the movement...
New way to protect against high-dose radiation damage discovered
Intensive radiotherapy can be toxic in 60 percent of patients with tumors located in the gastrointestinal cavity. Increases in levels of the protein URI...
Swapping water for CO2 could make fracking greener and more effective
Scientists have demonstrated that CO2 may make a better hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluid than water. New research could help pave the way for a...
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