The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.
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World’s Largest Tropical Peatlands Revealed to Be More than 40,000 Years Old
A peatland complex in the Congo Basin which is known to be a globally important carbon store is twice as old as previously thought, according to a new scientific study.
Research Improves Accuracy of Climate Models – Particularly for Compound Extreme Events
Researchers have devised a new machine learning method to improve large-scale climate model projections and demonstrated that the new tool makes the models more accurate at both the global and regional level.
Seasonal Flu Immunity Protects Against Severe Illness from Bird Flu in Ferrets
A study in ferrets — which have remarkably similar respiratory systems to humans — suggests that widespread immunity to H1N1 seasonal influenza virus may explain why exposure to H5N1 bird flu causes only mild symptoms in humans.
VR Nature Scenes Reduce Sensitivity to Pain – Especially for Those Who Feel Present During the Experience
Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects.
Why Animals Are a Critical Part of Forest Carbon Absorption
An MIT study shows decreases in seed-dispersing animals can lead to a major reduction in forest carbon absorption.
