When SMU researcher Alexander Chase was a young boy, the sheer diversity of plants in Earth’s tropical rainforests fascinated him.
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Research Update: Recreational Tubing, Swimming Leaves an Impact on Streams
How does your dip in a local watering hole affect the stream’s chemistry?
Reef Tourism Encourages Climate Action
University of Queensland research has revealed that informing tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef about climate impact doesn’t negatively affect their experience and can help encourage climate action.
Using 3D Imaging to Transform Plastic Waste Recycling
In a global first, University of Waterloo researchers have used 3D imaging technology to understand the fine details of microplastics, paving the way for more effective methods of plastic waste recycling.
New Species of Antarctic Dragonfish Highlights Its Threatened Ecosystem
A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae or Banded Dragonfish, has been discovered in waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula by researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS).
How Earth’s Most Intense Heat Wave Ever Impacted Life in Antarctica
Summer 2024 is on track to be the hottest on record for hundreds of cities across the U.S. and globe.