A paper published in the CABI Reviews journal has found that climate change is the most prominent threat to pollinators – such as bumblebees, wasps, and butterflies – who are essential for biodiversity conservation, crop yields and food security.
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Found to Rain Down on All Five Great Lakes
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” have become persistent pollutants in the air, water and soil.
Now We Know, What Gets Roots to Grow: Can Help in Future Droughts
A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong.
Airborne Technology Developed at USC Brings New Hope to Map Shallow Aquifers in Earth’s Most Arid Deserts
Airborne sounding radars can perform comprehensive mapping within a few hours compared to existing in-situ methods that would take a few years.
Jet-Propelled Sea Creatures Could Improve Ocean Robotics
Scientists at the University of Oregon have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of locomotion that could inspire new designs for efficient underwater vehicles.
How Airborne Dust Is Helping the Southern Ocean Soak Up Our Emissions
A new study reveals the extent to which airborne dust in the Southern Ocean is fueling plankton blooms that absorb our emissions.