Keeping fewer friends protects ageing monkeys from diseases
Becoming less sociable protects older monkeys from getting ill, new research shows. Many animals, including humans, are known to experience...
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Global CO2 emissions from forest fires increase by 60%
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% globally since 2001,...
Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design
Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins – but different designs are more effective at different...
New temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forest
Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research...
Threatened Pink Sea Fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time
A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at the Horniman...
Antarctic ‘greening’ at dramatic rate
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows. The...
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...
‘Invisible forest’ of algae thrives as ocean warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows. Phytoplankton are tiny drifting...
Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet
Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and proposes 11 “golden rules” that...