Environmental Protection
A mixture of crops can be a blessing for bees and other pollinators
"Our mixed cultures were less dense than pure cultures, which possibly increased the visibility of the flowers."
More diverse avian communities have a better chance against climate change
A community of birds of prey, insectivores, and seed-eaters is better safeguarded against climate change impacts.
Removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere will be key to limiting global warming
Photo: Pixabay/Kanenori To limit the impacts of climate change, we will need to cut back drastically on global emissions of CO2. Yet that alone won’t be enough. We’ll also need to remove vast quantities of carbon from the atmosphere, stresses
Underwater noise is a threat to marine life
Noise from human activities can seriously affect the physiology, behaviour, reproduction and even survival of marine creatures.
Namibia’s fairy circles offer insights on arid ecosystems
Scientists have long sought to solve the mystery of Namibia's fairy circles, and they think identifying the cause can offer climate insights.
Corals thrive in clearer water with more access to sunlight
Underwater light intensity plays a critical role in the energy expended by the coral's symbiotic algae.