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Genetic Variation Could Help Some Species Adapt to Climate Change
As climate change accelerates, the oceans are rapidly acidifying.
Integrating Social and Ecological Science For Effective Coral Reef Conservation
While many conservation plans focus on only environmental indicators for success, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)’s coral reef program is trying a relatively new approach: focusing on both social and ecological processes and outcomes to ensure a long-term future for coral reef systems, according to a newly published study.
Caffeine May Offset Some Health Risks of Diets High in Fat, Sugar
A new study in rats suggests that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting weight gain and the production of triglycerides.
Watermelon Supplements Bring Health Benefits to Obese Mice
Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according to a new Oregon State University study.
Conservation’s Hidden Costs Take Bite out of Benefits
Returning croplands to forests is a sustainability gold standard to mitigate climate change impacts and promote conservation.