Scientists identify new species of sea sponge off the coast of British Columbia, Canada
A research team has published a study on the discovery of a new sponge that is abundant in the region, making up nearly 20...
About 94 per cent of wild bee and native plant species networks lost
Climate change and an increase in disturbed bee habitats from expanding agriculture and development in northeastern North America over the last 30 years are...
Strategies for recycling of solar panels
Researchers have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Membrane technology could cut emissions and energy use in oil refining
New membrane technology developed by a team of researchers could help reduce carbon emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. Laboratory testing...
Heat stress: The climate is putting European forests under sustained pressure
No year since weather records began was as hot and dry as 2018. A first comprehensive analysis of the consequences of this drought and...
Divining monsoon rainfall months in advance with satellites and simulations
Researchers have developed a strategy that more accurately predicts seasonal rainfall over the Asian monsoon region and could provide tangible improvements to water resource...
Ultra-black skin allows some fish to lurk unseen
Scientists report that at least 16 species of deep-sea fish have evolved ultra-black skin that absorbs more than 99.5% of the light that hits...
Timing key in understanding plant microbiomes
Researchers have made a key advance in understanding how timing impacts the way microorganisms colonize plants, a step that could provide farmers an important...
Sea turtles’ impressive navigation feats rely on surprisingly crude ‘map’
Since the time of Charles Darwin, scientists have marvelled at sea turtles' impressive ability to make their way -- often over thousands of kilometers...
Dehydration increases amphibian vulnerability to climate change
Amphibians have few options to avoid the underappreciated one-two punch of climate change, according to a new study. Rising summer temperatures are also resulting...
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