Migrating flies vital for people and nature
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major...
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Science ‘storytelling’ urgently needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say....
‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs
Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows. A team of scientists...
Climate cost of global trawling still uncertain
The amount of carbon released by seabed fishing worldwide is uncertain and must be urgently investigated, researchers say. Convex Seascape...
Social media can help track species as climate changes
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows. The...
Unprecedented changes to North Atlantic winds could have major impacts on UK weather
A ground-breaking study reveals that the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) could reach unprecedented magnitudes by the end of the century,...
Signs of ‘tipping point’ to electric vehicles in UK used car market
Second-hand electric cars may be close to a “tipping point” where they become more popular than equivalent petrol and diesel...
Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change
Tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to keep pace with climate change, raising concerns about their...
Climate change made severe UK fires in 2022 six times more likely
New research shows that the damaging fires during the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave were made at least six times more...