The tropics lost 11.9 million hectares of tree cover in 2019, according to data from the University of Maryland, released today on Global Forest Watch.
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Two Vital Buffers Against Climate Change Are Just Offshore
New study underscores the need to conserve and restore mangroves and coral reefs for coastal protection.
Good Night? Satellite Data Uncovers Dolphins on the Move at Nighttime
More than 1,000 bottlenose dolphins live in the Indian River Lagoon year-round.
Yoga Keeps Seniors Forever Young
Observing 90-year-old yoga practitioners has convinced Flinders University researcher Associate Professor Kathy Arthurson that maintaining yoga exercise is an important means for seniors to maintain youthful agility.
Latest Climate Models Show More Intense Droughts to Come
An analysis of new climate model projections by Australian researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes shows southwestern Australia and parts of southern Australia will see longer and more intense droughts due to a lack of rainfall caused by climate change.
Possible Physical Trace of Short-Term Memory Found
How do we remember a phone number we were just about to call?