Maine’s kelp forests, a foundation for marine life, face ‘widespread collapse’ as oceans warm
Temperatures have become too warm in the southern parts of the Gulf of Maine for kelp forests, a foundation for marine life.
More evidence that Europe's ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Study finds oak, hazel and yew were abundant
In 2023 a research group from Aarhus University in Denmark found that light woodland and open vegetation dominated Europe's ...
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Bobcats are back, and they’re helping protect people from zoonotic disease
A bobcat, with its characteristic reddish fur and black markings, trots across a snow-covered field in central Oregon, in the ...
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NASA's BlueFlux Aids S. Florida Carbon Strategy
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In greening Arctic, caribou and muskoxen play key role: Study links grazing with plant phenology and abundance
The story of Arctic greening has overlooked some main characters. At center stage are climate change and warming temperatures ...
Plant roots key to water movement and wetland restoration
A new study has revealed the critical role of plant roots in enhancing water movement through wetland soils, offering ...
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Scientists Are Crafting Fake Whale Poop and Dumping It in the Ocean
As research over the past several decades has shown, whales play a critical role in bolstering ocean ecosystems. Many whale ...
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Uncovering the Terrifying Creature Lurking Beneath the Reef
In this video, we'll be uncovering the terrifying creature lurking beneath the reef. This creature is known as the anglerfish and its skin is covered in sharp hooks that can impale its prey. Watch as ...
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Bees, Birds and Bats Increase Quantity and Quality of Macadamia Nuts
New research has provided insights into how the interaction of birds, bees and bats significantly increases the quantity and ...