Deadly invader devastating Venezuelan coral reefs
An ominous shadow in the turquoise Caribbean waters off Venezuela comes from a deadly intruder—a soft coral that experts say has caused one of the most destructive habitat invasions on record anywhere......»»
Beryl foreshadows future hurricanes, says UN weather agency
The World Meteorological Organization, which is tracking Hurricane Beryl's deadly course through the Caribbean, told AFP that more storms with its hallmarks could be expected in the future......»»
Study reveals rapid evolution and global spread of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa—an environmental bacteria that can cause devastating multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in people with underlying lung conditions—evolved rapidly and then spread globally over the last 200 years, probably driven b.....»»
Hurricane Beryl churns towards Mexico after hammering Jamaica
Deadly Hurricane Beryl powered towards Mexico late Wednesday, after battering Jamaica's southern coast with devastating winds and sea surge......»»
How studying bat viruses can help prevent zoonotic disease
Bats have become the poster child of emerging zoonotic disease. The creatures harbor a vast array of viruses—some of which cause deadly diseases in humans—yet they rarely get sick themselves......»»
Deadly crowd crush at Indian religious gathering shows how dangerous leaving an event can be
A catastrophe involving large crowds at a religious gathering in northern India July 2 resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, with many more injured......»»
Hurricane Beryl kills seven as it churns towards Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl churned towards Jamaica Tuesday, with forecasters warning of potentially deadly winds and storm surge, after the storm killed at least seven people and caused widespread destruction across the southeastern Caribbean......»»
Artificial light is a deadly siren song for young fish
New research finds that artificial light at night (ALAN) attracts larval fish away from naturally lit habitats while dramatically lowering their chances of survival in an "ecological trap," with serious consequences for fish conservation and fishing.....»»
Unveiling sea country management monitoring trends in Australia
AIMS scientists have partnered with Indigenous communities in the remote Kimberley region of Australia's northwest to monitor culturally important fish populations on coral reefs and incorporate the variability in data to better inform sea country ma.....»»
Drones offer new perspective on vulnerable tide-exposed coral reefs
A new study has used drone technology and cutting-edge analytical methods for the first time to map the intertidal coral reefs of the Rowley Shoals off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia......»»
New sensing techniques can detect drought tolerance in ancient crops, may inform new breeding programs
Drought is the most devastating environmental stress that farmers face worldwide. With the added pressures of climate change, drought years have become less predictable, more frequent and more severe......»»
US has worst bird flu outbreak in two years at Iowa egg farm
Deadly bird flu was detected in an egg-laying chicken flock in Iowa, affecting 4.2 million birds in the biggest U.S. outbreak since 2022......»»
Researchers unveil the mechanisms for local amplification of 2024 tsunamis in Iida Bay, Japan
In 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year's Day, causing strong shaking, landslides, fire, liquefaction, land uplift, and devastating tsunamis. Ishikawa Prefecture, the hardest hit area, saw at least 241 fatal.....»»
New insights into juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish behaviors that threaten reefs
A new study by researchers from the University of Sydney provides new insights into the behavior of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), a significant contributor to coral reef devastation in the Indo-Pacific region. The research, published in P.....»»
Key factors that orchestrate mysterious synchronized coral spawning revealed
Corals play an essential role in ocean ecosystems, and like many organisms, they are under threat from climate change and other human activities. To better protect coral, it's first necessary to understand them, in particular their reproductive life.....»»
Key tiger habitat swamped by deadly Bangladesh cyclone
Bangladesh forest experts warned Tuesday a key tiger habitat hit by a deadly cyclone had been submerged by seawater deeper and longer than ever before, raising fears for endangered wildlife......»»
Replanting trees can help prevent devastating landslides like the one in Papua New Guinea, but it"s not a silver bullet
More than 2,000 people are now feared dead after a huge landslide buried a village in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Australia's nearest neighbor. Rescue efforts are being stymied by the fact the land is still sliding and moving. The disaster has.....»»
What causes landslides? Can we predict them to save lives?
A devastating landslide struck several remote villages in the mountainous Enga province in Papua New Guinea late last week......»»
Deadly Bangladesh cyclone one of longest seen
Bangladeshi weather experts said Tuesday that a deadly cyclone that carved a swathe of destruction was one of the quickest-forming and longest-lasting they'd experienced, blaming climate change for the shift......»»
Deadly shooting: Multiple people shot in downtown Cleveland
Deadly shooting: Multiple people shot in downtown Cleveland.....»»
Deadly shooting: Multiple people shot in downtown CLE
Deadly shooting: Multiple people shot in downtown CLE.....»»