Geoengineering could protect Amazon rainforest from climate change
Geoengineering could protect the Amazon rainforest from climate change, new research shows. Stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) aims to artificially cool...
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Revealed: genetic process which could be treatment target for deadly fungal disease Candida auris
Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat mysterious and deadly fungal infection which has...
Fiddler crabs found to hoover up and break down microplastic particles
New research has found that Fiddler crabs are playing an unheralded role when it comes to hoovering up microplastics found...
Scientists identify distant planet six times bigger than Jupiter
A massive exoplanet orbiting twin stars approximately 500 light-years from Earth has been found by astronomers. HD 143811 b is...
Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups
Satellite images have revealed an ancient system of elaborate, funnel-shaped mega traps likely built by hunters and pastoralists to catch...
Exeter boosts global fight against antifungal resistance with £2.8m funding
As the threat of drug‑resistant fungal infections grows into a serious global health concern, the University of Exeter is taking...
Climate guide for lawmakers launched at pre-COP forum in Brazil
A new Portuguese translation of a key guide to climate change for policymakers has been launched at the Pre-COP30 Parliamentary...
Mexico education reforms largely endorsed, but concerns remain they could trigger teacher confusion, study shows
Educators endorse major curriculum reforms in Mexico but are concerned that increased autonomy could trigger confusion among teachers, a study...
Vanishing vultures could have hidden costs for the planet
Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found. A...