News and background on the subject of Environment & biology:
Researchers from the UK have recently pieced together clues from fossil fragments that point to a potentially enormous discovery—a new species of marine reptile that could have been one of the largest ever.
Flamingos in East Africa are facing an unexpected threat that could disrupt their populations and the ecological balance of the region.
Scientists forecast severe climate change impacts on Canada and Alaska's boreal forests and tundra by 2500, stressing the need for global cooperation and long-term planning
A study from the University of Colorado Boulder indicates that the Arctic might start experiencing summers almost completely without sea ice in just a few years
Researchers have discovered a significant transformation in Greenland, with ice retreating and vegetation advancing rapidly.
Discover the evolutionary link between feathered dinosaurs and modern birds, exploring how proto-wings in ancient creatures like Caudipteryx set the stage for the flight of today's birds
Scientists are developing a light-based communication system to interact with plants aiming to activate specific genes in plants to trigger their defense mechanisms or adjust growth patterns.
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind ants' global dominance. A groundbreaking study reveals their journey alongside flowering plants, forming a mutual bond that shaped ecosystems for over 100 million years. This research sheds light on the profound impact of plant communities on biodiversity, emphasizing the delicate balance of nature's interplay.
Groundbreaking research from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory unveils an innovative way to create infinitely recyclable plastic, propelling us closer to a sustainable future
The Megalodon, a huge prehistoric shark that roamed Earth's oceans in the distant past, turns out to have been warm-blooded.
An astonishing revelation in climate science has emerged: the vast, unseen network of mycorrhizal fungi that spans the globe is responsible for storing a significant portion of our planet's carbon.
Scientists have discovered why insects are drawn to artificial light at night. Their insights could aid in designing artificial lights that won't disrupt insects' natural behaviours, contributing to the preservation of declining insect populations.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have solved a longstanding riddle, dating back over 150 years.
A groundbreaking study in Nature Neuroscience has uncovered that monkeys, similar to humans, can participate in intricate deliberation and decision-making processes.
An MIT study published in Nature Energy explores the potentially dangerous consequences of shutting down nuclear power plants in the United States
Mountain forests are rapidly disappearing, with a loss of 78.1 million hectares (7.1%) of mountain forest worldwide since 2000, an area larger than the US state of Texas or the country of France.
Scientists have long been puzzled by the fact that despite large amounts of plastic waste being dumped directly into the ocean or flowing towards it via rivers, only a small part of it is actually found there.
Japanese researchers took a closer look at the jaws of the terrifying predator and made an interesting discovery
Molecular research implies that animal life emerged about 850 million years ago. How did it survive the extreme cold of 'snowball Earth'?
Researchers found that some naturally existing lake bacteria grow quicker and more effectively on the leftovers of plastic bags than on organic material like leaves and twigs, according to a study of 29 Scandinavian lakes.
Scientists discovered an ancient 4500-year-old plant covering an area of 200 square kilometers, making it the largest plant in the world.
Using 18 years of infrasound measurements in Greenland, researchers discovered that glaciers have started to produce more noise in recent years
Researchers studied the impact of ivory poaching on these magnificent animals and uncovered some interesting findings.
Scientists devised an ingenious low-cost system that pulls water from the air, allowing crop development in arid areas around the globe.
According to Dutch biologists, natural pest control may be achieved by simply promoting the effectiveness of their natural enemies.
Drifting snow plays a role in slowing down the growth of ice sheets and winds at the polar ice caps.
The World Meteorological Organization verified two bizarre, record-breaking 'megaflashes'
Researchers concluded that there are still thousands of rare, undiscovered tree species mostly located in remote areas of our planet.
For a long time, it was presumed that volcanic eruptions that take place on the bottom oceans were boring compared to those that happen on dry land. Nothing could be further from the truth.
