Examining the intricacies of ozone removal by deciduous forests
Ozone plays a vital role in Earth's climate system. In the stratosphere, which begins about six miles (9.7 kilometers) off the ground, ozone protects the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Lower in the atmosphere, however, the molecule is an.....»»
A new perspective on the temperature inside tropical forests
Tropical forests host up to half of the planet's biodiversity but up to now, ecological studies over tropical forests often relied on large scale datasets depicting open-air temperatures—that is, the temperature outside the forests, which can be se.....»»
Tiny worm, giant leap: Discovery of highly specific fatty acid attachment to proteins
In a world where the intricacies of molecular biology often seem as vast and mysterious as the cosmos, a new study delves into the microscopic universe of proteins, unveiling a fascinating aspect of their existence. This revelation could hold profoun.....»»
Movavi AI video editing features like background removal and motion tracking let you create your best work [Save 55%]
Ready to take your video editing skills to the next level like the pros? The good news is you don’t........»»
Congo"s blackwater Ruki River is a major transporter of forest carbon, study shows
The Congo Basin of central Africa is well known for its network of rivers that drain a variety of landscapes, from dense tropical forests to more arid and wooded savannas. Among the Congo River's large tributaries, the Ruki is unique in its extremely.....»»
Prescribed burning could be making Aussie forests more flammable
Disturbing natural forests with activities such as logging and prescribed burning can make them more flammable, research from The Australian National University (ANU) and Curtin University has found. The research is published in the journal Biologica.....»»
Electric utilities push back on proposal to remove Eklutna River hydropower dam
The Alaska Native village of Eklutna and Anchorage Assembly leaders are calling for the removal of the Eklutna River hydropower dam that provides cheap power in Southcentral Alaska, as electric utilities propose ways to reduce the dam's environmental.....»»
Old forests critically important for slowing climate change, merit immediate protection from logging
Forests are an essential part of Earth's operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by 30% each year. This slows global temperature incre.....»»
Here’s how to stop robocalls and spam calls on your iPhone in 2024
Receiving endless robocalls and spam calls disrupts your day and violates your privacy. Incogni, a dedicated personal data removal service, ends the invasive hassle. more….....»»
Vines strangle forests in warm temperatures, threaten planet"s cooling "carbon sink"
As Earth records its hottest year ever, a global research collaboration has found warmer temperatures are a key driver in woody vines taking over the world's forests—threatening their vital role in helping cool the atmosphere by storing carbon......»»
China"s medieval Tang dynasty had a surprising level of social mobility, new study finds
In studying social mobility in today's industrialized nations, researchers typically rely on data from the World Economic Forum or, in the United States, the General Social Survey. But examining the same phenomena from past centuries is a more daunti.....»»
A nature-based solution to restore and adapt western US dry forests to climate change
Nature effectively "managed" forests through millennia of major climate changes and episodes of natural disturbances (e.g., wildfires, droughts, bark-beetle outbreaks), so why would nature not now be best able to restore and adapt forests to climate.....»»
A path to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas economy
Anew report co-authored by 68 scientists from more than a dozen institutions—including the University of Pennsylvania—offers a first-of-its-kind high-resolution assessment of carbon dioxide (CO2) removal (CDR) in the United States......»»
AI-enabled bio-loggers capture rare bird behavior
For centuries, naturalists have braved trackless forests, windy clifftops, and the cramped confines of blinds and submarines, hoping to capture rare behaviors that might reveal important aspects of animal biology and ecology. Takuya Maekawa and colle.....»»
New game theory model taps power of cooperation to promote sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia
"Tropical forests are a critical resource," says Xavier Warnes, Ph.D. '21, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford Graduate School of Business. "They store huge amounts of carbon, they affect weather patterns and water systems, and they contain around.....»»
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
Climate change is reshaping forests differently across the United States, according to a new analysis of U.S. Forest Service data. With rising temperatures, escalating droughts, wildfires, and disease outbreaks taking a toll on trees, researchers war.....»»
Fossil holdfasts show kelp far predate animals we see in kelp forests today
The unique underwater kelp forests that line the Pacific Coast support a varied ecosystem that was thought to have evolved along with the kelp over the past 14 million years......»»
The largest US dam-removal effort to date has begun
As US dams age, removal is always an option—and it can be done well. Enlarge / The John C. Boyle Dam, one of the dams slated for removal. (credit: NOAA) Wending its way from the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan.....»»
Aircraft observations point to near neutral carbon dioxide exchange in northern tropical Africa
The forests and grasslands of northern tropical Africa take in about as much carbon dioxide in the wet season as they release in the dry season, according to a new study based on observations from aircraft. The findings contradict earlier research th.....»»
Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at risk
Nine new species of carnivorous land snails have been found in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot. A new study describes the species, which are so small that all nine could fit together on a U.S. nickel......»»
How inter-annual climate variability affects seedling survival in temperate forests
Two new studies by researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the relative effects of interannual climate variability and density-dependent species interactions on seedling survival in temperate.....»»