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Rewritten Narrative on the Evolution and Diversity of Reptiles

Reptiles enjoyed a massive coming-out party some 250 million years ago, during the conclusion of the Permian and the beginning of the Triassic.

22 Aug 2022

A New Method for Treating High-Salinity Nitrogenous Wastewater

Numerous industries produce hypersaline wastewater that contains nitrogen, which poses a serious threat to the aquatic environment.

22 Aug 2022

UF Researchers Take a Small Step Toward Revitalizing Sea Urchin Populations

Coral reef ecosystems are severely threatened by pollution, disease, overharvesting and other factors. For thousands of years, long-spined sea urchins helped keep reefs intact. They eat seaweed, which can kill or seriously damage coral. Without coral, reefs suffer severe consequences, including diminished ability to support fish.

17 Aug 2022

Climate Change Affects Grassland Soil Organic Carbon Storage

According to a new review, grasslands can store carbon, making them a valuable weapon in the fight against climate change.

16 Aug 2022

Anthropogenic Change Leads to Expansion of Invading Species

According to new research from Binghamton University, rising temperatures in the Pacific Northwest have caused some insect species to expand their range into more northern oak savannas.

11 Aug 2022

Study Investigates How Day/Night Cycle Affects the Diversity of Ocean's Primary Producers

Phytoplankton is the foundation of all life on the planet. Understanding how these photosynthetic organisms react to their ocean environment is important to understanding the rest of the food web.

10 Aug 2022

Novel Model Likely to Aid in Coral Reef Restoration

A research team from UBC Okanagan has developed a computer modeling program to assist scientists in forecasting the impact of climate damage and potential restoration strategies on coral reefs all around the world.

3 Aug 2022

Smoke Plumes From Western Wildfires Have Gotten Taller

In the past few years, the plumes of smoke going upward from Western wildfires have gotten taller, with a high number of aerosols and smoke lofted up where they have the potential to spread far away and affect air quality over an extensive area.

28 Jul 2022

Seven Things That Affect the Reliability of Carbon Accounting

According to a new study performed, restoring coastal vegetation—the alleged “blue carbon” habitats—might not be the nature-based climate solution that it is claimed to be.

28 Jul 2022

Bacteria Has the Potential to Eradicate Plastic Pollution from Lakes

Some naturally produced lake bacteria grow quicker and more effectively on the remnants of plastic bags than on natural matter such as leaves and twigs, according to a study of 29 European lakes.

27 Jul 2022