Great British Bioturbation-athon to unlock secrets of the seafloor in fight against climate change
This week, Scotland is hosting a first-of-its-kind experiment to determine the carbon storage potential of the ocean floor, and the...
Environment
“Devastating” fungal infections wiping out crops and threatening global food security, experts warn
Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies...
Twilight zone at risk from climate change
Life in the ocean’s “twilight zone” could decline dramatically due to climate change, new research suggests. The twilight zone (200m...
Prehistoric poo reveals ‘waves’ of extinction in Colombia
(scroll down for Spanish version) Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two “waves”...
Research reveals countries where record-breaking heatwaves are likely to cause most harm
A new study has highlighted under-prepared regions across the world most at risk of the devastating effects of scorching temperatures....
Plant species might not need to move far for favourable climates
Plant species may only need to move short distances to track their preferred habitats as the climate changes, according to...
Female butterflies breed despite male shortage
Female African monarch butterflies have no trouble finding a mate – even when a parasite kills most of the males,...
Study reveals how pollinators cope with plant toxins
Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defence chemicals produced by plants, new research shows. Many plants produce...
DNA testing finds endangered eels on the menu
DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels. A research team...