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Underwater Device Captures Dissolved Molecules

Beneath the ocean's surface, marine organisms release imperceptible molecules that carry valuable information. Some of these chemical signals unveil the presence of nearby creatures, while others may hold the potential for future use in medications.

9 Nov 2023

Experts Predict ‘Catastrophic Ecosystem Collapse’ of UK Forests Within the Next 50 Years if Action not Taken

A team of experts from across Europe has produced a list of 15 over-looked and emerging issues that are likely to have a significant impact on UK forests over the next 50 years.

7 Nov 2023

The Remarkable Potential of Algae to Allay Climate Change Concerns

Research on algae from the University of Houston (UH) could be about to take scientists one major step closer to the goal of having net-zero carbon emissions.

26 Oct 2023

Removing Radionuclides from Fukushima Radioactive Water

Japan’s recent revelation that it intends to dump more than 1.2 million tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean has sparked global worry.

25 Oct 2023

Utilizing Banana Trees to Combat Wildfires

A study found that irrigated banana trees could be used as fire buffers to reduce wildfires and provide income for those living in high-risk areas.

25 Oct 2023

New Checklist Helps Commercial Fishers Identify Opportunities to Fight Climate Change

For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey’s commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts.

20 Oct 2023

Discovery Could Help Improve Efforts to Save Corals From Climate Change

In a study published Oct. 18 in the journal Global Change Biology, researchers reveal surprising findings about a species common to Caribbean waters.

19 Oct 2023

Variable Phytoplankton Stoichiometry Can Impact Global Climate

Phytoplankton in the ocean are central to the global carbon cycle as they perform photosynthesis, capturing and transporting carbon (C) to the deep ocean.

16 Oct 2023