Sea urchins exposed to diluted seawater for long periods show signs of physical deterioration, according to scientists from British Antarctic Survey, the University of Cambridge and the Scottish Association for Marine Science.
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Oregon State University Research Makes Key Advance for Capturing Carbon From the Air
A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity – neither too much nor too little – that makes it a strong candidate as a carbon scrubbing tool.
Apex Predators Not a Quick Fix for Restoring Ecosystems, 20-Year CSU Study Finds
A Colorado State University experiment spanning more than two decades has found that removal of apex predators from an ecosystem can create lasting changes that are not reversed after they return – at least, not for a very long time.
Nearly Half of Migratory Species in Decline, UN Report Finds
A sweeping new report, unveiled at the start of a major U.N. conference on the conservation of wildlife, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, finds that nearly half of migratory species are in decline, from Egyptian vultures to steppe eagles to wild camels.
New Study Sheds New Light on Forests’ Role in Climate and Water Cycle
Forests, which cover a third of Earth's land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact remains to be fully understood.
Understanding How Soil Traps Carbon
New findings explain how soil sequesters plant-based carbon from the atmosphere.