Anzali wetland, Iran"s "ecological gem," may dry up by 2060
As climate change progresses, the world's wetlands are disappearing, more quickly in some places than others. Iran has the second-fastest rate of wetland loss (after Greece), having lost 14% of its wetland area between 2010 and 2020......»»
Researchers develop high-efficiency carbon dioxide electroreduction system for reducing carbon footprint
Global warming continues to pose a threat to human society and ecological systems, and carbon dioxide accounts for the largest proportion of the greenhouse gases that dominate climate warming......»»
Iran says launches satellite in new aerospace milestone
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a research satellite Saturday, a minister said, putting it into a higher orbit in a new milestone for its aerospace program that has faced Western criticism......»»
Miami residents believe Biscayne Bay is "healthy," despite big declines in water quality, biodiversity
Residents of Miami-Dade County appreciate Biscayne Bay for its ecological, cultural, recreational and economic offerings, but they see the estuary as "moderately healthy"—despite a significant decline in water quality and habitat health in recent d.....»»
Translating nuclear waste site data into microbial ecosystem insights
A flagship seven-year study led by the University of Oklahoma that explores how environmental stresses influence different ecological processes shaping the composition and structure of microbial communities in groundwater, has been published in the j.....»»
Innovations in 2D root phenotyping uncover genetic keys to enhanced agricultural productivity
Root system architecture (RSA) plays a pivotal role in plant yield, shaped by evolution and ecological adaptations for effective nutrient and water uptake and abiotic stress resistance......»»
Progress in high-resolution vegetation mapping: China"s leap toward advanced environmental monitoring
For a study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing, a team of scientists led by Xihan Mu from Beijing Normal University has made a leap forward in environmental monitoring and ecological research. They have created seamless maps of Fractional Veg.....»»
U.S. tanker seizure shown on Iran state TV
U.S. tanker seizure shown on Iran state TV.....»»
Britain is now at war with Iran. We should act like it
Britain is now at war with Iran. We should act like it.....»»
New videos show intense strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, who are vowing revenge after getting hit by well over 100 missiles
New videos show intense strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, who are vowing revenge after getting hit by well over 100 missiles.....»»
Iran identifies alleged bomb-maker behind last week"s IS twin suicide attack that killed dozens
Iran identifies alleged bomb-maker behind last week"s IS twin suicide attack that killed dozens.....»»
Brazilian semi-arid biome could lose over 90% of mammal species by 2060
The foreseeable effects of climate change on the Caatinga, the semi-arid shrubland and thorn forest biome in Brazil's Northeast region, will be catastrophic for most terrestrial mammal species that live there......»»
Finding a home for the wandering mushrooms—phylogenetic and taxonomic updates of Agaricales
Many edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms that we are familiar with belong to the order Agaricales, which is a group of fungi with important economic and ecological value. Understanding the phylogenetic relationships of Agaricales can help us t.....»»
From embryo to evolution: Insights from the head of lizards and snakes
The evolution of animal heads is a remarkable example of how various anatomical features co-evolved to adapt to different ecological niches, behaviors and functions. But the intricate details of why vertebrate head shapes vary so greatly have remaine.....»»
Q&A: Does noisy construction of offshore wind farms disturb marine animals?
Offshore wind farms can be an energy boon, but does their noisy construction bother marine animals? UMD's Arthur N. Popper, who studies underwater sounds and their ecological impacts, weighs in......»»
Scientists study ecological response of phytoplankton to nutrient deposition of Saharan dust
A new study, published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science, reports unprecedented evidence of ecological responses by calcifying phytoplankton to the deposition of nutrients provided by the Saharan dust......»»
Researchers reveal anthropogenically-induced atmospheric lead cycle in low-latitude Asia
In recent decades, environmental lead (Pb) pollution has posed a significant threat to public health and ecological systems due to its harmful and irreversible effects. It has also been proposed that the distinct Pb pollution signals in geological ar.....»»
Study finds that ecological evidence used by government policy-makers is unstable over time
A large study, led by academics from Royal Holloway, University of London, found research used by policy-makers regarding conservation and environmental management is unstable over time and can quickly become out of date: presenting a serious potenti.....»»
Perfluoroalkyl acids found to accelerate DNA degradation, highlighting potential ecological risks
Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), infamous for their persistence and widespread environmental presence, have long been a concern due to their toxicological impacts. However, the specific ecological consequences of their interaction with environmental DNA.....»»
New research models critical climate collapse conditions in ecological and biological systems
As humans continue to drive environmental damage through climate change, predicting points of no return becomes more crucial than ever. Worldwide, humanity and nature alike contend with increases in temperature, drought, wildfires, hurricanes, rising.....»»
Coral atoll islands may outpace sea-level rise with local ecological restoration, scientists say
Ecological restoration may save coral atoll islands from the rising seas of climate change, according to an international team of scientists, conservationists, and an indigenous leader......»»