In a new study, researchers at the University of Würzburg are investigating the interaction of major global change drivers on insects.
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Invasive Salmon, Clams and Seaweed are Next Threats to Biodiversity in Britain
Pink salmon, Purple Asian clams, marine invertebrates that form spaghetti-like colonies and a nematode worm that causes extensive deaths of trees are among the new entries in experts’ watchlist of invasive non-native species that could threaten Great Britain in the next 10 years.
Mapping the Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales
In the waters off New England, one of Earth’s rarest mammals swims slowly, mouth agape.
How Natural Solutions Can Help Islands Survive Sea Level Rise
Low-lying islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have long been thought of as canaries in the coal mine — more vulnerable to sea level rise than nearly any other places on Earth.
Nanoplastics Are All Around (and Inside) Us
Each year, over 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally from petrochemicals derived from fossil fuels.
Helping Birds and Floating Solar Energy Coexist
From a small California winery to a large-scale energy project in China, floating photovoltaics — or “floatovoltaics”— are gaining in popularity.