Many island nations, including the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, are facing an existential threat as a result of a rising sea level induced by global climate change.
Harnessing Wave Power To Rebuild Islands
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Early Experiences Determine How Birds Build Their First Nest
Early life experiences of zebra finches have a big effect on the construction of their first homes, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science and the University of St Andrews’ School of Biology.
Study Proves U of G’s DNA Metabarcoding Effective for Monitoring Biodiversity
University of Guelph-developed DNA metabarcoding technology has been found to be more effective at monitoring biodiversity of ecosystems than traditional methods.
The Butterfly Effect: Climate Change Could Cause Decline of Some Alpine Butterfly Species
The long-term effects of climate change suggests that the butterfly effect is at work on butterflies in the alpine regions of North America, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists—and the predictions don’t bode well.
Association between vitamin D levels and mortality from COVID-19
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are calling on the government in Ireland to change recommendations for vitamin D supplements.
The Largest Solar Project in the U.S. Gets Green Light
The United States’ largest solar project to date received final approval from the Department of the Interior, clearing the way for the $1-billion, 690-megawatt array to break ground on federal land in the Mojave desert in Nevada, several news outlets reported.
