When scientists and policymakers make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration.
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Biggest Holocene Volcano Eruption Found by Seabed Survey
A detailed survey of the volcanic underwater deposits around the Kikai caldera in Japan clarified the deposition mechanisms as well as the event’s magnitude.
Groundwater Levels Are Sinking Ever Faster Around the World
A global study shows that the world’s groundwater resources are dwindling: levels are falling sharply worldwide, and the decline has accelerated in the 21st century. Nevertheless, there is still reason for hope.
Controlling Root Growth Direction Could Help Save Crops and Mitigate Climate Change
Salk scientists find highly conserved ethylene signaling pathway can be targeted to control the direction of root growth, in turn creating deeper root systems that hold on to carbon and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Alpine Glaciers Will Lose at Least a Third of Their Volume by 2050, Whatever Happens
Even if greenhouse gas emissions were to cease altogether, the volume of ice in the European Alps would fall by 34% by 2050.
Do Tree-Planting Campaigns Follow Best Practices for Successful Forest Restoration?
Global tree-planting campaigns have reached fad-like proportions over the past decade, and it’s easy to understand their appeal.