Identified in western Acre, Adenomera varcena reveals a hidden diversity that could be confirmed only through call and DNA analyses.
Scientists Discover New Frog Species in the Amazon’s Flooded Forests
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MIT Spinout Turns Plastic Waste into Resilient Building Materials
The world needs more homes. The world also has too much plastic. Perhaps the only thing those two problems have in common is that they’re hard to solve.
Engineers Solve Puzzle of Arctic Sea Ice Movement
Arctic sea ice moves and spreads in ways that wind alone cannot explain.
Testing for Ocean Health and Carbon Capture
Our oceans are in trouble and new research from Flinders University shows how changes in diatoms (microalgae) could further undermine the foundation of aquatic life’s food webs – as well as vital deep-sea carbon capture or sequestration.
Rising Seas Are Swallowing the Vast Majority of US Coastal Wetlands
The first national-level assessment of coastal wetland submergence shows most of them may still be able to migrate inland, highlighting the need for strategic coastal management.
Australia’s Ancient Rainfall Patterns More Complex than Previously Believed
Where and when water is available places a pivotal control on environments – with ancient sediments and fossils explaining how rainfall has changed through time, although researchers now believe climate scientists have read some historical signs about rainfall levels incorrectly.
