‘Catastrophic’ breeding failure at one of world’s largest emperor penguin colonies
Researchers studying hi-res satellite imagery have discovered that emperor penguins at the Halley Bay colony in the Weddell Sea have failed to raise chicks...
Freshwater fish species richness has increased in Ohio River Basin since ’60s
The taxonomic and trophic composition of freshwater fishes in the Ohio River Basin has changed significantly in recent decades, possibly due to environmental modifications...
Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors
A new study finds that air pollution significantly increases the risk of hospitalizations for young cancer survivors.
Cleaner, cheaper ammonia: Cheaper fertilizer
Ammonia -- a colorless gas essential for things like fertilizer -- can be made by a new process which is far cleaner, easier and...
Immense Pacific coral reef survey shows green sea turtle populations increasing
Densities of endangered green turtles are increasing in Pacific coral reefs, according to the first comprehensive in-water survey of turtle populations in the Pacific.
Tomato, tomat-oh! — understanding evolution to reduce pesticide use
Although pesticides are a standard part of crop production, researchers now believe pesticide use could be reduced by taking cues from wild plants.
Human settlements in Amazonia much older than previously thought
Humans settled in southwestern Amazonia and even experimented with agriculture much earlier than previously thought, according to an international team of researchers.
Minerals in mountain rivers tell the story of landslide activity upstream
Scientists have come up with a new way of analyzing sand in mountain rivers to determine the activity of landslides upstream, which has important...
Microbes may act as gatekeepers of Earth’s Deep Carbon
Two years ago a team of scientists visited Costa Rica's subduction zone, where the ocean floor sinks beneath the continent and volcanoes tower above...
Particulate matter takes away 125,000 years of healthy life from Europe’s child population
A study analyzes the burden of disease of seven environmental hazards to children in the 28 countries of the European Union.
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