Air pollution puts children at higher risk of disease in adulthood
First of its kind study reveals evidence that early exposure to dirty air alters genes in a way that could lead to adult heart...
The size of mammal ancestors’ ear canals reveal when warm-bloodedness evolved
Warm-bloodedness is a key mammal trait, but it's been a mystery when our ancestors evolved it. A new study points to an unlikely source...
Researchers turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight supermaterial
Researchers has found a way to turn plastic bottle waste into ultralight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) aerogels that are suitable for various applications, including heat...
Turning off lights can save migrating birds from crashing into buildings
Forty years of data came together to show just how many birds can be saved by buildings turning their lights off. Using decades' worth...
Safeguarding sustainability through forest certification mapping
How can we ensure forest protection and sustainable forest biomass production at the same time? A first-ever global map of certified forest areas, based...
Bees need it colorful
Stopping bee extinction is a goal of scientists. Researchers have discovered that a diversified plant environment helps bees in maintaining stable populations.
Whales are more important ecosystems engineers than previously thought
Research on whale feeding highlights how the precipitous decline of large marine mammals has negatively impacted the health and productivity of ocean ecosystems.
Wind farms and reducing hurricane precipitation
New research reveals an unexpected benefit of large-scale offshore wind farms: the ability to lessen precipitation from hurricanes.
Lead from leaded petrol persists in London air despite ’90s ban
Lead levels in London's atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However...
Global policy-makers must take a more ambitious approach to reversing biodiversity loss
Leading conservationists urge governments to adopt a new approach to address the impact of economic development on the natural world.
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