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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump order to loosen fishing regulations poses major risks, experts warn

Trump's decision to reverse fishing regulations in the Pacific Islands monument risks severe environmental consequences.
#public-health
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 days ago

Experts warn of NYC tick explosion in 2025: Here's the surprising cause

A significant increase in tick populations and Lyme disease risk is expected in NYC due to a mast year for oak trees.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
OMG science

This Country Packs 45,000 People Into Every Square Mile

Urbanization is essential for accommodating large populations in densely populated countries.
High population density can strain infrastructure and negatively impact biodiversity.
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 days ago

Experts warn of NYC tick explosion in 2025: Here's the surprising cause

A significant increase in tick populations and Lyme disease risk is expected in NYC due to a mast year for oak trees.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
OMG science

This Country Packs 45,000 People Into Every Square Mile

Urbanization is essential for accommodating large populations in densely populated countries.
High population density can strain infrastructure and negatively impact biodiversity.
more#public-health
#climate-change
OMG science
fromInverse
4 months ago

Climate change is making plants less nutritious that could already be hurting animals that are grazers

Climate change is reducing the nutritional value of plants, impacting herbivore populations globally.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Sweating to Shivering: Study Finds Rapid Swings in Temperature Have Increased

Increased frequency of rapid temperature changes poses significant threats to agriculture, ecosystems, and vulnerable communities.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

Human-induced biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, economies, and food production, requiring immediate transformative societal action to protect natural resources.
OMG science
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Toronto photographer highlights climate change in Antarctica in new exhibit | CBC News

Neil Ever Osborne uses photography to highlight the urgent effects of climate change in Antarctica, aiming to spark conversation and awareness.
OMG science
fromInverse
4 months ago

Climate change is making plants less nutritious that could already be hurting animals that are grazers

Climate change is reducing the nutritional value of plants, impacting herbivore populations globally.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Sweating to Shivering: Study Finds Rapid Swings in Temperature Have Increased

Increased frequency of rapid temperature changes poses significant threats to agriculture, ecosystems, and vulnerable communities.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

Human-induced biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, economies, and food production, requiring immediate transformative societal action to protect natural resources.
OMG science
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Toronto photographer highlights climate change in Antarctica in new exhibit | CBC News

Neil Ever Osborne uses photography to highlight the urgent effects of climate change in Antarctica, aiming to spark conversation and awareness.
more#climate-change
#nature
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Finding time for pleasure': what orcas taught me about sex in midlife

Midlife experiences in nature can inspire and provide insight into the changes that come with aging.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Week in wildlife: a fish dinner and Galapagos wonders

Wildlife photography highlights conservation efforts across various habitats.
Environmental resilience can coexist with human activities, showcasing the balance in ecosystem restoration.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Portland food

This Is the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.-and It's in a Rainforest National Park Just 3 Hours From Seattle

Olympic National Park offers unique ecosystems and is known for its tranquility, attracting visitors seeking natural silence.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Finding time for pleasure': what orcas taught me about sex in midlife

Midlife experiences in nature can inspire and provide insight into the changes that come with aging.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Week in wildlife: a fish dinner and Galapagos wonders

Wildlife photography highlights conservation efforts across various habitats.
Environmental resilience can coexist with human activities, showcasing the balance in ecosystem restoration.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Portland food

This Is the Quietest Place in the Continental U.S.-and It's in a Rainforest National Park Just 3 Hours From Seattle

Olympic National Park offers unique ecosystems and is known for its tranquility, attracting visitors seeking natural silence.
more#nature
#biodiversity
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Back from Extinction: How Colossal Is Charting a New Frontier in Genomics

Colossal Biosciences aims to combat biodiversity loss through de-extinction efforts.
The company's goal includes ecosystem regeneration alongside resurrecting species like the woolly mammoth.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

One-Third of World's Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

Over one-third of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, emphasizing their crucial role in ecosystems and human livelihoods.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Forest Futures: Rethinking Architecture of Forest Ecosystems and Ecological Balance

Designing within forest ecosystems requires an understanding of interdependent relationships to sustain biodiversity and mitigate climate change effects.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

Light pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
6 months ago

Grappling with how clearings may support rainforest animal life - Harvard Gazette

Bais are significant for biodiversity in the Congo rainforest.
The study provided a detailed overview of bais in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Back from Extinction: How Colossal Is Charting a New Frontier in Genomics

Colossal Biosciences aims to combat biodiversity loss through de-extinction efforts.
The company's goal includes ecosystem regeneration alongside resurrecting species like the woolly mammoth.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

One-Third of World's Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

Over one-third of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, emphasizing their crucial role in ecosystems and human livelihoods.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Forest Futures: Rethinking Architecture of Forest Ecosystems and Ecological Balance

Designing within forest ecosystems requires an understanding of interdependent relationships to sustain biodiversity and mitigate climate change effects.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

Light pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
6 months ago

Grappling with how clearings may support rainforest animal life - Harvard Gazette

Bais are significant for biodiversity in the Congo rainforest.
The study provided a detailed overview of bais in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
more#biodiversity
#antarctica
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Here's how tourists are solving a plankton puzzle in Antarctica

Tourist-collected samples are vital for researching the ecological balance of Antarctic phytoplankton and the wider ocean food web.
US politics
fromPrx
3 weeks ago

The World

New US tariffs signify a major shift in trade policy.
Hungary is proceeding to exit the International Criminal Court.
Antarctica's iceberg break reveals an unseen underwater ecosystem.
fromNature
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Antarctica's first known amber whispers of a vanished rainforest

Amber has now been discovered on every continent, including Antarctica, following recent sediment core drilling.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Here's how tourists are solving a plankton puzzle in Antarctica

Tourist-collected samples are vital for researching the ecological balance of Antarctic phytoplankton and the wider ocean food web.
US politics
fromPrx
3 weeks ago

The World

New US tariffs signify a major shift in trade policy.
Hungary is proceeding to exit the International Criminal Court.
Antarctica's iceberg break reveals an unseen underwater ecosystem.
fromNature
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Antarctica's first known amber whispers of a vanished rainforest

Amber has now been discovered on every continent, including Antarctica, following recent sediment core drilling.
more#antarctica
#invasive-species
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

The European green crab exemplifies a highly successful marine invader due to its adaptability, reproductive capacity, and varied diet.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Protecting Your Garden From Invasive Plant Species

Gardens intended to beautify can inadvertently harm local ecosystems through invasive plant species.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

The European green crab exemplifies a highly successful marine invader due to its adaptability, reproductive capacity, and varied diet.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Protecting Your Garden From Invasive Plant Species

Gardens intended to beautify can inadvertently harm local ecosystems through invasive plant species.
more#invasive-species
#marine-life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

I'm obsessed with cave diving. This is the closest environment we have to space

Cave diving connects divers with historical and ecological aspects of the planet, highlighting the need for conservation and awareness of underwater ecosystems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Strange and wondrous creatures: plankton and the origins of life on Earth

Plankton are essential for Earth's ecosystems and play a vital role in aquatic environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

An unusual find': 66m-year-old animal vomit discovered in Denmark

A fossilised vomit reveals insights into the diet of prehistoric fish and the ecosystem of the late Cretaceous era.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

I'm obsessed with cave diving. This is the closest environment we have to space

Cave diving connects divers with historical and ecological aspects of the planet, highlighting the need for conservation and awareness of underwater ecosystems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Strange and wondrous creatures: plankton and the origins of life on Earth

Plankton are essential for Earth's ecosystems and play a vital role in aquatic environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

An unusual find': 66m-year-old animal vomit discovered in Denmark

A fossilised vomit reveals insights into the diet of prehistoric fish and the ecosystem of the late Cretaceous era.
more#marine-life
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Beer

Opinion | The Blood Worm Moon and the Mustard Seed

The worm moon's name reflects historical cultural connections to nature, though many today are disconnected from these ecosystems.
#wildfires
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Wildfires in the Carolinas resulted from dry conditions and strong winds following previous weather extremes.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
OMG science

Urban wildfires pose a serious threat to water quality and aquatic life, research shows

Urban wildfires introduce toxic pollutants that threaten stream ecosystems and the benthic macroinvertebrates that serve as indicators of water quality.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Wildfires in the Carolinas resulted from dry conditions and strong winds following previous weather extremes.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
OMG science

Urban wildfires pose a serious threat to water quality and aquatic life, research shows

Urban wildfires introduce toxic pollutants that threaten stream ecosystems and the benthic macroinvertebrates that serve as indicators of water quality.
more#wildfires
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There's No Light

Photosynthesis can occur in extreme low-light conditions, challenging previous assumptions about polar night environments.”
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Prehistoric 66-million-year-old VOMIT is discovered in Denmark

Fossilized vomit discovered in Denmark offers insights into prehistoric ecosystems and food chains, dating back 66 million years.
fromNature
4 months ago
OMG science

Ancient DNA data hold insights into past organisms and ecosystems - handle them with more care

Ancient DNA research is revealing long-lost ecosystems and organisms, but challenges in data archiving and accuracy threaten to undermine its progress.
fromNature
5 months ago
Science

Concerns regarding proposed groundwater Earth system boundary - Nature

Groundwater management must be reconsidered to avoid misleading assessments of resource sustainability.
fromDefector
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Who Lives At The Rainforest Cafe? | Defector

The Rainforest Cafe symbolizes a blend of rainforest ecosystems rather than a specific one, reflecting a broader cultural commentary on rainforests.
OMG science
fromInverse
6 months ago

The Medicines We Take Don't All Break Down In Our Bodies - They End Up Here Instead

Modern medicines pose a significant threat to ecosystems due to pharmaceuticals contaminating waterways and harming wildlife, necessitating urgent changes in drug design.
#conservation
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.
fromNature
8 months ago
OMG science

Fall of the wild: why pristine wilderness is a human-made myth

Humans have historically coevolved with nature, shaping ecosystems rather than simply being part of a pristine wilderness.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.
fromNature
8 months ago
OMG science

Fall of the wild: why pristine wilderness is a human-made myth

Humans have historically coevolved with nature, shaping ecosystems rather than simply being part of a pristine wilderness.
more#conservation
fromArchDaily
7 months ago
Design

Humanitree School Hive and Flight / Rosan Bosch Studio

Humanitree School employs a learner-centered design that supports diverse learning styles through flexible environments.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Metal-Rich Ocean Deposits Produce Dark Oxygen'

Oxygen is produced in the dark of the deep ocean, highlighting a unique ecosystem.
Polymetallic nodules raise questions about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining.
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