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Researchers Explain Why Some Species are More Resilient to Ocean Acidification

Hard corals grow by producing calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from seawater and later add it to their skeletons, where it crystallizes. This process—and coral survival—are endangered by ocean acidification.

10 Feb 2022

Naturally Regrowing Tropical Forests can Recover Surprisingly Fast, Researchers Say

Tropical forests are being cleared for agriculture and other uses at alarming rates.

9 Feb 2022

Study Shows How Climate Change and Invasive Plants can Have Synergistic Effects on Native Trees

Synergy isn't always a good thing -; take climate change and invasive plants.

9 Feb 2022

Quoll-ity Research Aims to Help Northern Quoll Bounce Back

A researcher at Charles Darwin University (CDU), Gavin Trewella, has been working to improve the conservation outlook for an iconic Australian native animal, the northern quoll.

9 Feb 2022

Changing Precipitation Patterns Alter the Population Dynamics of Tropical Butterfly Species

When we think of climate change, we often imagine how a warmer world will impact species, but a new study highlights the importance of changes in precipitation. The finding suggests that paying attention to the environmental triggers within each species' lifecycle will help us better understand how they will be affected by climate change.

8 Feb 2022

Solving Tropical Tree Mortality Mysteries Using Drones

Imagine trying to understand how climate change affects vast tropical forests by determining how many trees die each year. Clouds get in the way of satellite views and on-the-ground estimates are expensive and impractical in remote areas.

8 Feb 2022

Global Initiative Will Enable Communities to Better Adapt to Changing Water Cycle

More than two billion people face severe water shortages and a similar number have been affected by flooding over the past 20 years, with these challenges expected to rise in coming years due to climate change, growing populations and increased economic activity.

7 Feb 2022