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Rapid Recovery of Tropical Forests
Tropical forests that have been cleared are recovering surprisingly quickly, according to a study by scientists at Wageningen University. The resulting secondary forests should therefore
Ancient Stone Coral Found in Great Barrier Reef
In the Great Barrier Reef, a 430-year-old stone coral with a record diameter has been discovered. The extremely resilient Porites coral has survived around 80
Mallorca’s Marine Reserve Benefits Economy and Environment
A new study has shown that protecting the environment can also benefit the economy. In 2007, an 11,000-hectare marine protected area was established in the
New Bird Species Found in New Guinea
In the outer southwest of Papua New Guinea, an international research team has discovered a new bird species, Melanocharis citreola, in the Kumawa Mountains. The
Beetle walks upside down underwater.
A small beetle has been discovered by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia that can run on the underside of water. While many
Unknown Vertebrate Regions on World Map
The world is home to an incredible variety of species, but only a small percentage of them have been scientifically described. In fact, estimates suggest
Nuclear Power Fails Climate Change
A recent metastudy based on the criteria of the EU Taxonomy Regulation has found that the continued operation of nuclear power plants does not help
Ocean Plastic Becomes Habitat
The Pacific Garbage Patch has become a new habitat for coastal and deep-sea creatures, forming communities that did not exist in nature before. Large garbage
Plastic Waste Boosts Deep-Sea Biodiversity
Plastic waste has been found to have a surprising impact on deep-sea life, according to a study by scientists from the University of Xiamen and
Care for Trees, Not Just Plant
The fight against climate change has taken a new turn as researchers from Germany, Sweden, Poland, and Spain call for a shift in focus from
