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Study Shows Wooden Pallets are More Sustainable than Plastic Pallets

Reflecting on a debate that went on for many years, Penn State scientists have reported that wooden shipping pallets are slightly more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to plastic-based ones.

5 Feb 2020

Eco-Friendly Method can Help Remove Oil from Water Surfaces

Aquatic life is under significant threat due to oil. Now, inspired by nature, scientists at the University of Bonn, the RWTH Aachen University, and the Heimbach-GmbH have created a new, eco-friendly technology to remove such kinds of contamination.

4 Feb 2020

Study Reveals Impact of Growing Tropical Land Use on Global Carbon Cycle

Scientists at Lund University, Sweden, performed a global study revealing that the fast increase in land use in the tropical areas of the world has an impact on the global carbon cycle more than was already known.

29 Jan 2020

Combination of Different Land-Covers Improves Functioning of Landscapes

Biodiverse ecosystems are known to function better, compared to monocultures. At the University of Zurich, ecologists have currently demonstrated that the same holds true on a larger level.

10 Jan 2020

Study Shows a Smarter Technique to Replenish Groundwater

Reclaimed water is injected into depleted aquifers by many municipalities in an effort to replenish groundwater levels.

10 Jan 2020

21st Century Science Meets 18th Century Science at the Australian National Maritime Museum

From January 7 until January 10 the Australian National Maritime Museum will be hosting one of the world’s most advanced Oceanographic study vessels, the R/V Falkor, before it commences a year-long study of the oceans around Australia.

6 Jan 2020

Study Finds Rainfall in Arid Regions Increases After Volcanic Eruptions

The White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted recently, resulting in over 40 casualties. Apart from the temporary damage, huge volcanic eruptions could also lead to considerable changes in the climate within the next two to three years.

2 Jan 2020

Indigenous Students to Get on Board RV Investigator

A new program launched by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate in research undertaken in Australia’s vast marine estate.

23 Dec 2019

Fossil Expands Ancient Fish Family Tree

A second ancient lungfish has been discovered in Africa, adding another piece to the jigsaw of evolving aquatic life forms more than 400 million years ago.

20 Dec 2019