Pollinators in the tropics are less likely to thrive in intensive croplands, finds a new study led by UCL researchers suggesting bees and butterflies are at risk of major losses.
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Oregon State Research Shows Why Some Pockets of Conifer Survive Repeated Forest Fires
Oregon State University researchers say “topographic templates” can help forest conservation managers develop strategies for protecting and restoring the most fire-resistant parts of vulnerable forests across a range of ecosystems.
For the First Time Researchers Directly Link Destruction from Hurricane Sandy to Human-Caused Climate Change, Tallying Over $8 Billion
Research to be published tomorrow in the journal Nature Communications is the first study to quantify the costs of storm damage caused by sea level rise driven specifically by human-induced climate change.
Stunning Simulation of Stars Being Born Is Most Realistic Ever
A team including Northwestern University astrophysicists has developed the most realistic, highest-resolution 3D simulation of star formation to date.
Global Food Security: Climate Change Adaptation Requires New Cultivars
Global agriculture both is one of the major drivers of climate change and strongly affected by it.
Grazing Management of Salt Marshes Contributes to Coastal Defense
Combining natural salt marsh habitats with conventional dikes may provide a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative for fully engineered flood protection.