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02-25-2021

African leopards have surprisingly high genetic diversity

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found that the genetic diversity of African leopards...

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A new study from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) reports that thunderstorms in Alaska will triple in the coming decades

02-24-2021

Storms in Alaska will become much more frequent and severe

02-24-2021

Shrinking Arctic sea ice threatens polar bears and narwhals

Mangrove forests have a greater capacity to store carbon when they are diverse, according to a new study published by the British Ecological Society.

02-24-2021

Diverse mangrove forests have higher carbon storage capacity

experts report that rapid evolution can help species adapt to new competition, and that these evolutionary changes affect the way that animals handle climate stress.

02-23-2021

Invasive species are driving rapid evolution

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experts report that while smaller trees in the eastern part of the continent have increased their seed production, forests in the western region of North America have become less productive.

02-23-2021

Seed production is slowing down in older, larger trees

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Air pollution elevates the risk of heart and lung disease over time, even at low levels, according to a study published by the American Heart Association

02-22-2021 Environment

Low levels of air pollution increase the risk of heart and lung disease

Air pollution elevates the risk of heart and lung disease...

Two out of every five plant species are currently at risk of extinction, and scientists are urgently trying to understand why some plants are more vulnerable to climate stress than others

02-22-2021 Plants

Plants can hide the effects of climate stress for years

Two out of every five plant species are currently at...

Researchers at the University of Bristol have determined that residential gardens account for 85 percent of the nectar produced in cities and towns.

02-22-2021 Environment

Residential gardens play a major role in supporting pollinators

In urban areas, home gardens are by far the biggest...

Microbes from Earth could temporarily survive on the surface of Mars, according to a new research by scientists at NASA and the German Aerospace Center.

02-22-2021 Science

Some microbes from Earth could survive the conditions on Mars

Microbes from Earth could temporarily survive on the surface of...

Noise from natural gas pipeline compressors does not deter birds from establishing nests nearby, but ultimately interferes with their reproductive success

02-21-2021 Animals

Noise from natural gas compressors disrupts songbird reproduction

Noise from natural gas pipeline compressors does not deter birds...

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02-24-2021 Environment

Storms in Alaska will become much more frequent and severe

A new study from the National Center for Atmospheric Research...

02-24-2021 Animals

Shrinking Arctic sea ice threatens polar bears and narwhals

Rapid warming in the Arctic threatens the survival of marine...

02-24-2021 Environment

Diverse mangrove forests have higher carbon storage capacity

Mangrove forests have a greater capacity to store carbon when...

A new study from the University of Copenhagen suggests that our galaxy may be filled with millions of planets that have oceans and continents like those found on Earth.

02-23-2021 Science

The Milky Way may be filled with millions of planets like Earth

Experts have had a major breakthrough in the search for...

02-23-2021 Animals

Invasive species are driving rapid evolution

Climate change and invasive species are two of the biggest...

A new study from Rutgers University has revealed that fish help to sequester 1.65 billion tons of carbon through their feces and other excretions.

02-23-2021 Animals

Fish poop stores 1.65 billion tons of carbon annually

Fish play an underestimated role in the global carbon cycle...

According to a new study from UC Riverside, mistletoe uses an unusual feeding strategy to keep its host alive.

02-23-2021 Plants

Mistletoe has a strategy to keep its host plant alive

While mistletoe is capable of using photosynthesis to make food,...

02-23-2021 Environment

Seed production is slowing down in older, larger trees

Climate change is driving a new trend that could permanently...

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02-24-2021

Shrinking Arctic sea ice threatens polar bears and narwhals

Rapid warming in the Arctic threatens the survival of marine mammals that depend on sea...

02-23-2021 Animals

Invasive species are driving rapid evolution

Climate change and invasive species are two of the biggest...

02-23-2021 Animals

Fish poop stores 1.65 billion tons of carbon annually

Fish play an underestimated role in the global carbon cycle...

In a breakthrough study from Eötvös Loránd University, experts have found that dogs show signs of self-awareness by demonstrating the ability to distinguish their body from its surrounding environment.

02-22-2021 Animals

Study reveals new evidence that dogs have self-awareness

In a breakthrough study from Eötvös Loránd University, experts have...

02-21-2021 Animals

Noise from natural gas compressors disrupts songbird reproduction

Noise from natural gas pipeline compressors does not deter birds...

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The results of the current study also suggest that feeling connected with nature can protect against the detrimental mental health effects of traumatic events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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People who are connected with nature have better coping skills

Nature has a powerful influence on our psychological health and coping skills, even during the pandemic, according to a new study from the University of Connecticut. Previous studies have confirmed a …