Volcanic islands, such as the islands of Hawaii and the Caribbean, are surrounded by coral reefs that encircle an island in a labyrinthine, living ring.
Island Rivers Carve Passageways Through Coral Reefs
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Alps Could Face a Doubling in Torrential Summer Rainfall Frequency as Temperatures Rise by 2°C
Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate warms.
Arctic Peatlands Expanding as Climate Warms
Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows.
Vanishing Saltmarshes Threaten Climate Progress but Recovery is Within Reach
The world’s saltmarshes are disappearing three times faster than forests, threatening global progress on climate change goals, according to a major new report co-led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
How Lottery-Style Bottle Returns Could Transform Recycling
Would you rather have 10 cents in your pocket or a 1-in-10,000 shot at $1,000?
Biodiversity Thrives in Rare Events
University of Queensland research has shown unpredictable environmental events help maintain plant, animal and microbial populations, challenging the belief stability is the key to survival.
