Clearing mangroves makes ‘muddification’ worse
Clearing mangroves to stop estuaries getting clogged with mud actually makes the problem worse, new research shows. The study focussed...
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Non-native species likely to continue spreading in North America, Australia and Europe
Naturalised species, which are not native but have established themselves in new locations, could spread even further in many parts...
Geese ‘keep calm and carry on’ after deaths in the flock
Canada geese strengthen existing friendships and forge a few new connections after losing close associates from their flock, new research...
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers to feed their chicks, new research shows. White-browed sparrow weavers...
Plastics treaty must tackle problem at source
The new Global Plastics Treaty must tackle the problem at source, researchers say. An international negotiation meeting (INC-3) in Kenya...
Threatened sharks and rays caught off Cyprus
Sharks and rays from threatened species are being caught off northern Cyprus, according to a new study by scientists who...
Urbanisation threatens ecological health of South China’s Greater Bay Area
Rapid urbanisation in South China’s Greater Bay Area poses a significant threat to the ecological well-being of Deep Bay and...
Endangered whales live in area earmarked for gas exploration
Endangered whales and dolphins live year-round in an area of the Mediterranean earmarked for oil and gas exploration, new research...
Cut emissions and improve farming to protect wilderness
Humanity must cut carbon emissions and use farmland more efficiently to protect our planet’s remaining wilderness, new research shows. Climate...