Nature and Biodiversity
Forest fires are harming the environment more than you may think
Forested areas around the globe are being lost to fires, but researchers have created a new map that provides vital data for managing their conservation.
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Nature and Biodiversity
Tropical cyclones in Asia could double in destructive power
Over the recent decades, research has shown an increase in strong tropical cyclones, especially in east and southeast Asian countries.
Nature and Biodiversity
This is how much plastic debris is floating in the Mediterranean Sea
Researchers have created a model, tracking the pathways of land-based micro and macro-plastics to the sea.
Climate Action
This is how frequent extreme droughts could become in Europe
By 2080 to 2099, extreme droughts could occur more than every second summer across Europe, according to a new study on the affects of climate change.
Nature and Biodiversity
Why are young turtles ingesting more plastic than other sea creatures?
Small juvenile turtles are most at risk from harmful plastic pollution due to their feeding preferences and habitat locations.
Nature and Biodiversity
52% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from just 25 cities
Check out the greenhouse gas emissions by country. New research shows that 52% of urban greenhouse gas emissions come from just 25 mega cities.
Nature and Biodiversity
How is Climate Change Affecting Coral Reefs And What it Means For Us
A lot has been said about climate change and coral reefs. Climate change will lead to habitat loss of three key reef building corals in the tropical Atlantic, according to a new study by ...
Health and Healthcare Systems
This is how early we develop the traits that make us who we are
A new study is the first to research the link between functional brain network connectivity and behavioral temperament in newborns and one-month-old babies.
Nature and Biodiversity
Study shows only 2-3% of Earth's land is ecologically intact. Here's what we can do
A new study has shown that just 2-3% of land is ecologically intact - a much lower estimate than previous studies - but reintroducing a few key species could boost this figure.