China’s most important trees are hiding in plain sight
Scientists have synthesized long-term biodiversity data from 12 immense forest study plots spanning 1,500 miles, from China's far north to its southern tropics. Their...
Massive plankton blooms with very different ecosystem impacts
"The big mystery about plankton is what controls its distribution and abundance, and what conditions lead to big plankton blooms," according to the author...
Potentially harmful nanoparticles produced through burning coal
Environmental scientists have discovered that the burning of coal produces incredibly small airborne particles of a highly unusual form of titanium oxide with the...
Predicting drought in the American West just got more difficult
A new study of more than 1,000 years of North American droughts and global conditions found that forecasting a lack of precipitation is rarely...
Pollinator monitoring more than pays for itself
Study found pollinator monitoring schemes, which often combine expert and volunteer observations, provide high-quality scientific data at a far lower cost than individual research...
Organic farming can make an important contribution to world nutrition, research shows
A global conversion to organic farming can contribute to a profoundly sustainable food system, provided that it is combined with further measures, specifically with...
Climate change limits forest recovery after wildfires
New research suggests climate change makes it increasingly difficult for tree seedlings to regenerate following wildfires in low-elevation forests, which could contribute to abrupt...
Flame retardants — from plants
Flame retardants are present in thousands of everyday items, from clothing to furniture to electronics. Although these substances can help prevent fire-related injuries and...
Jet stream not getting ‘wavier’ despite Arctic warming
Rapid Arctic warming has not led to a 'wavier' jet stream around the mid-latitudes in recent decades, pioneering new research has shown.
Long-term logging study demonstrates impacts on chimpanzees and gorillas (Republic of Congo)
Research has shown human disturbance can have detrimental effects on great ape populations but now there is new evidence showing how selective logging impacts...
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