Two studies published in a special issue of the journal Science Advances this week (27 November 2019) highlight the fragility of the Antarctic and its ecosystems in the lead up to the COP25 meeting in Madrid.
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The Link Between Marine Fog and High Levels of Mercury in Mountain Lions
Scientists have discovered that marine fog in California carries with it high levels of mercury, which they say is being deposited on land and making its way up the food chain.
Ripple Farms: Creating Taste from Waste
Steve Bourne is the CEO and co-founder of Ripple Farms, a company seeking to reconnect urban populations with the food they eat.
Sounds of the Past Give New Hope for Coral Reef Restoration
Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of healthy reefs, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
Growing Local For A Greener Campus
Eating local is now easier and greener at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Home Urine Test for Prostate Cancer Could Revolutionise Diagnosis
A simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home - according to new research from University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.