Despite high hopes, carbon absorbed by Amazon forest recovery is dwarfed by deforestation emissions
After calculating how much carbon had been lost through deforestation, scientists have discovered that, in more than 30 years, the regrowth of secondary forests...
Naked prehistoric monsters! Evidence that prehistoric flying reptiles probably had feathers refuted
Pterosaur experts have examined the evidence that these creatures had feathers and believe they were in fact bald.
Spreading ghost forests on NC coast may contribute to climate change
A new study found the spread of ghost forests across a coastal region of North Carolina may have implications for global warming.
Natural capital a missing piece in climate policy
Clean air, clean water and a functioning ecosystem are considered priceless. Yet accounting for the economic value of nature has large implications for climate...
Landslides: long-term effects on tundra vegetation
Landslides have long-term effects on tundra vegetation, a new study shows. Conducting the study in North West Siberia, the researchers found that tundra vegetation...
Shorebirds more likely to divorce after successful breeding
Researchers found that a range of factors affected the fidelity and parenting behavior of plovers, rather than being defined by the species.
How methanogens are able to render oxygen molecules harmless
We humans need oxygen to breath - for a lot of microbes it is a lethal poison. That is why microorganisms have developed ways...
Sentinels of ocean acidification impacts survived Earth’s last mass extinction
Two groups of tiny, delicate marine organisms, sea butterflies and sea angels, were found to be surprisingly resilient -- having survived dramatic global climate...
The testimony of trees: How volcanic eruptions shaped 2000 years of world history
Researchers have shown that over the past two thousand years, volcanoes have played a larger role in natural temperature variability than previously thought, and...
Guest post: The oceans are absorbing more carbon than previously thought
The oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface and play a crucial role in taking up CO2 from the atmosphere.
Estimates suggest that around...
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