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Slash-and-Burn Agriculture can Actually Benefit Forests, Study Finds

The slash-and-burn agriculture practiced by many Indigenous societies across the world can actually have a positive impact on forests, according to a new study done in Belize.

29 Nov 2023

Improving Flood Preparedness With Accurate Damage Forecasts

In recent times, flooding from rivers breaching their banks has resulted in property damage and loss of life in France, Italy, Mexico, and South Africa, highlighting the escalating risks associated with climate change.

28 Nov 2023

Underwater Device Captures Dissolved Molecules

Beneath the ocean's surface, marine organisms release imperceptible molecules that carry valuable information. Some of these chemical signals unveil the presence of nearby creatures, while others may hold the potential for future use in medications.

9 Nov 2023

Song Sparrows Show Remarkable Adaptation to Climate Change

Whole genome sequencing of North American song sparrows has revealed the genetic underpinnings for a stunning range of body sizes found throughout the bird's westernmost range-an adaptation that may make the birds more resilient to climate change.

8 Nov 2023

UArizona Researchers Unravel How Extreme Climate Affects Young Forests

As climate scientist Don Falk was hiking through a forest, the old, green pines stretched overhead.

6 Nov 2023

Salt Pollution: An Existential Threat to Planet and People?

The planet's demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.

1 Nov 2023

New Study Identifies Neglected Areas of the Amazon in Ecological Research

Many parts of the Brazilian Amazon are neglected in ecological research, for several reasons, according to an article published in the journal Current Biology. Authored by Joice Ferreira of the Federal University of Para (UFP) and colleagues from many countries who also belong to the Synergize Consortium.

20 Oct 2023

Flame Retardants Contaminating Wildlife on Every Continent

More than 150 species of wild animals across every continent are contaminated with flame retardant chemicals, according to a new map tracking peer-reviewed research worldwide.

20 Oct 2023

Study Sheds Light on Potential Sources and Impacts of Microplastics in the Barents Sea

Scientists measured microplastic concentrations in the highly productive Barents Sea and suggest that ocean circulation, ice melt, tourism, inadequate waste management, shipping and fishing are all likely contributors.

19 Oct 2023

A Natural Insecticide for Greener Pest Management

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9 Oct 2023