Archive for January 2022
Some 2.5 billion people in cities worldwide are exposed to air pollution
Some 1.8 million people die each year of various diseases caused or worsened by exposure to high levels of air pollution.
Panama teen with slingshot leads study on ant-tree behavior
An accidental yet lucky shot led to a new discovery about the symbiosis between an "ant-plant" tree and the ants who live in them.
Even bleached coral reefs can provide millions with nutritious seafood
Small-scale fisheries at coral reefs may be more resilient to climate change than previously thought.
Numerous zoos and aquariums shift to a new standard of animal welfare
Not only must animals be healthy, but they should also display behavior typical of their species in proper captive settings.
Himalayan glaciers are melting at ‘exceptional’ rates
Himalayan glaciers have lost around 40% of their former area during a global cooling period known as the Little Ice Age.
Adapting to life along rivers in a changing climate
Having reliable equipment that works in case of disasters can be invaluable when there is an extreme weather event.