Wildfire ozone pollution weakening Amazon’s ability to absorb carbon
Ozone pollution released by Amazon wildfires is significantly reducing the rainforest's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, new...
Environment
New study reports largest-ever population estimate for Seychelles’ giant tortoises
A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving and...
‘Real opportunity’ to boost low-carbon European holidays
UK holidaymakers and the tourism industry have a “real opportunity” to shift to low-carbon European holidays, researchers say. Air travel...
Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
A bird attacking a butterfly will often find its beak snapping at thin air. According to new research, that split-second...
Fish choose perfect partners in dating game study
Fish have “designed” their perfect partners in a new experiment – revealing simple male preferences and more complex female tastes....
Major survey reveals public support for UK nature recovery
A major new survey reveals broad public support for policies to protect and restore nature in the UK. Researchers surveyed...
New ‘genetic tools’ could protect UK’s pollinators
Scientists aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK's pollinators from population collapse. Pollinators face mounting pressure from...
As El Niño looms, study finds rapid growth in climate extremes are hitting an unexpected region of the Amazon hardest
The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast and important indigenous territories, was...