Biodiversity is severely threatened both in Switzerland and worldwide, and numerous organisms are facing massive declines – particularly in freshwater ecosystems.
Predicting the Biodiversity of Rivers
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Some Decontamination Processes Damage N95 Face Masks
Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks’ integrity and protective function, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist.
Pine Beetles Successful No Matter How Far They Roam—With Devastating Effects
Whether they travel only a few metres or tens of kilometres to a new host tree, female pine beetles use different strategies to find success—with major negative consequences for pine trees, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
Toxoplasma at the Wheel: Study Reveals How a Dangerous Parasite Controls Its Host Cell to Spread Around the Body
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered new information about how a dangerous parasite takes control of a patient’s cells as it spreads throughout their body, an important finding that could help in the development of new drugs to treat this infection.
Great, Warm Lakes
Just a few months after an unusually warm winter with minimal ice, the surface temperatures of the lakes are now near or above records.
Industry-Made Pits Are Beneficial for Beavers and Wolverines, Study Shows
Beavers and wolverines in Northern Alberta are using industry-created borrow pits as homes and feeding grounds, according to a new study by University of Alberta ecologists.
