As the plastic in our oceans breaks up into smaller and smaller bits without breaking down chemically, the resulting microplastics are becoming a serious ecological problem.
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Bumble Bees Lacking High-Quality Habitat Have Higher Pathogen Loads
Bumble bees found in low-quality landscapes — characterized by a relative lack of spring flowers and quality nesting habitat — had higher levels of disease pathogens, as did bumble bees in areas with higher numbers of managed honey bee hives, according to research led by Penn State scientists.
The Cooler Sister Returns
The current La Niña event fits into a larger climate pattern that has been going on for nearly two decades.
Scientists Shine Light on ‘Bright Spots’ to Restore Coastal Ecosystems
Dr Megan Saunders, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Senior Research Scientist, said successful coastal restoration efforts could be achieved over large areas, deliver positive impacts for decades, expand restored areas by up to 10-times in size, and generate jobs.
Droughts, Viruses and Road Networks: Trends That Will Impact our Forests
Earth’s forests are indispensable for both humans and wildlife: they absorb CO2, provide food for large parts of the world's population and are home to all sorts of animals. In a new agreement, the Danish government has set aside 888 million kroner to protect nature and biodiversity.
Hydrogen-Supported Life Beneath Glaciers the Subject of MSU Team’s Recent Publication
Researchers discover microbial communities creating biomass underneath glaciers
