It’s long been known that sharks help nourish coral reefs, but exactly to what extent has never been scientifically mapped out — until now.
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Foresters Too Silent on Tech Advances
Forest experts need to interact more with farming and mining businesses, agriculture and finance ministries in order to accelerate the use of scientific tools to restore global forests.
Elephant and Cow Manure for Making Paper Sustainably
It’s likely not the first thing you think of when you see elephant dung, but this material turns out to be an excellent source of cellulose for paper manufacturing in countries where trees are scarce, scientists report.
Could Drugs Used After An Organ Transplant Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
A UT Southwestern study in mice provides new clues about how a class of anti-rejection drugs used after organ transplants may also slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Seaweeds Shelter Calcifying Marine Life from Acidifying Oceans
Seaweeds create a chemical microenvironment at their surface, providing refuge for calcifying organisms that are at risk from decreasing oceanic pH, shows new research published in the journal Functional Ecology.
New Data Confirm Increased Frequency of Extreme Weather Events
European national science academies urge further action on climate change adaptation