Are new corals in Sydney dangerous invaders or harmless refugees?
Worsening environmental pressures, such as higher sea temperatures, are causing the catastrophic loss of coral cover around the globe. As the waters of the Great Barrier Reef warm, subtropical corals are heading south in search of cooler waters......»»
Study reveals widgeongrass has replaced eelgrass as the dominant seagrass species in Chesapeake Bay
Mangroves are growing in areas historically dominated by salt marshes and oyster reefs. Invasive pacific oysters are replacing native blue mussels in the Wadden Sea. Macroalgae are exhibiting dominance over hard corals in the Caribbean and Indo-Pacif.....»»
How the war in Sudan could exacerbate impacts of the climate crisis in the Horn of Africa
The tragic war underway in Sudan will soon start to impact neighboring countries, as refugees cross borders to flee the violence. Recurring civil conflicts have already displaced up to 3.2 million Sudanese internally. The latest violence—focused on.....»»
Dangerous slowing of Antarctic ocean circulation sooner than expected
Climate change-driven shifts in the circulation of waters to the deepest reaches of the ocean around Antarctica, which could reverberate across the planet and intensify global warming, are happening decades "ahead of schedule", according to new resea.....»»
Here"s Why AI May Be Extremely Dangerous--Whether It"s Conscious or Not
Artificial intelligence algorithms will soon reach a point of rapid self-improvement that threatens our ability to control them and poses great potential risk to humanity.....»»
Ron DeSantis"s Antiscience Agenda Is Dangerous
Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda.....»»
Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?
The recent death of Australian man Jason Kennison after reaching the summit of Mount Everest highlights how dangerous mountain climbing can be......»»
Publication of the first global macrogenetic map of marine habitat-forming species
Species known as marine habitat-forming species —gorgonians, corals, algae, seaweeds, marine phanerogams, etc.— are organisms that help generate and structure the underwater landscapes. These are natural refuges for other species, and provide bio.....»»
Strategic city planning can help reduce urban heat island effect
The tendency of cities to trap heat—a phenomenon called the "urban heat island," often referred to as the UHI effect—can lead to dangerous temperatures in the summer months, but new Penn State research published in Buildings suggests that certain.....»»
Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders
Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new research shows these fires also spread stinknet, an aptly named weed currently invading superblooms across the Southwestern U.S......»»
Facebook hit with record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring EU data to US
Meta to appeal, claims order sets "dangerous precedent" for EU/US data transfers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) European and Irish regulators have ordered Facebook owner Meta to pay a fine of 1.2 billion e.....»»
The Planet Can’t Sustain Rapid Growth Much Longer
Economic data expert Gaya Herrington says overconsumption has brought the world to a dangerous tipping point, but there’s still time to act......»»
Corals mark friendly algae for ingestion—revealing possible conservation target
New research led by Carnegie's Yixian Zhen and Minjie Hu reveals how coral cells tag friendly algae before ingesting them, initiating a mutually beneficial relationship. This information could guide next-level coral conservation efforts......»»
Where have all the Luddites gone? Exploring what makes us human—and whether modern technology threatens to destroy it
The great—if sometimes overlooked—20th-century philosopher and cultural critic Günther Anders once proposed that our modern age is characterized by a dangerous and pervasive "Apocalypse-Blindheit": a blindness to the apocalypse......»»
How funnel-web spiders practice safe sex
The complex mating rituals of the Sydney funnel-web spider have now been described in detail for the first time, with sexual routines including leg and body vibrations and female lifting, filling a missing link in the study of spiders......»»
Space missions set to improve solar storm forecasts
Satellites launched into outer space could send back improved warnings of dangerous solar storms thanks to a breakthrough in the way scientists use space weather measurements......»»
Historical memories have long reach in consumer preferences, study finds
Zachary Zhong had heard his grandparents' stories about the Japanese invasion in 1944 of neighboring counties in his hometown in China. As the Japanese army continued their advance, civilians were killed and injured, while others fled the invaders' p.....»»
Discovery of clusters of two types of bacteria in the tentacles of corals sheds light on their role in coral reef health
Coral reefs are intricate ecosystems with complex relationships between species, where each organism—from a tiny bacterium to a giant clam—plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the reef......»»
Poll: 61% of Americans say AI threatens humanity’s future
New Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals religious and political divides over AI as well. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "real space invaders" threatening the earth. (credit: Midjourney) A majority of Americans believe that th.....»»
Tom Cruise risks it all in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One trailer
In Paramount's new trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt tackles his most dangerous mission yet......»»
Chemists synthesize natural pharmaceutical product waixenicin A from coral
Chemists led by Thomas Magauer at the University of Innsbruck succeeded in synthesizing the natural product waixenicin A for the first time. This molecule is found in soft corals and is of great interest to the pharmaceutical industry due to its pote.....»»