On the brink: Brazil"s coastal rainforest
Together with Brazilian colleagues, Senckenberg scientist Raffael Ernst investigated the impact of current land use on the bird and amphibian fauna of the Atlantic rainforest in southeastern Brazil. In their study, published in the journal Biological.....»»
Dangerous climate tipping points will affect Australia. The risks are real and cannot be ignored, say researchers
In 2023, we saw a raft of news stories about climate tipping points, including the accelerating loss of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, the potential dieback of the Amazon rainforest and the likely weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Ocean Circu.....»»
Southern pygmy perch starts coming back from the brink
An endangered fish has returned to Bendigo, Victoria, thanks to the help of Flinders University research in collaboration with local community groups......»»
Study shows marine heat waves have significant impact on microorganisms
A new study led by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, shows that marine heat waves (MHWs) are altering the microorganism communities that form the base of the marine food chain, disrupting coastal ecosystems. The article "A marine heat wave.....»»
Biodegradable sensor monitors levels of pesticides via direct contact with surface of fruit and vegetables
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor that can be placed directly on the surface of a vegetable or fruit to detect the presence of pesticides. Known.....»»
Study shows that Rio Grande Rise was once a giant mineral-rich tropical island near Brazil
A study led by scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has shown that the Rio Grande Rise (RGR), a possibly continental basaltic plateau and chain of seamounts now submerged in the South Atlantic Ocean some 1,200 km from the coast.....»»
As sea otters recolonize California estuary, they restore its degraded geology
In the several decades since sea otters began to recolonize their former habitat in Elkhorn Slough, a salt marsh-dominated coastal estuary in central California, remarkable changes have occurred in the landscape......»»
Video: Why we need to preserve maritime forests
While collecting cores from oak trees on Fire Island National Park, Nicole Davi, a dendrochronologist who works at the Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, explains the critical role maritime forests play in protecting our coastal commu.....»»
Pollutants from aerosols and river runoff are changing the marine phosphorus cycle in coastal seas, finds study
New research into the marine phosphorus cycle is deepening our understanding of the impact of human activities on ecosystems in coastal seas. The research, co-led by the University of East Anglia, in partnership with the Sino-UK Joint Research Centre.....»»
Texas Is Already Running Out of Water
Parts of the state are starting the year with low reserves. With light winter rains failing to replenish supply, and a scorching summer predicted, key areas may be pushed to the brink......»»
Budget cuts loom for data privacy initiatives
The past year saw developments and updates to privacy regulations across the globe—from India’s Personal Data Protection Bill to Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, according to ISACA. However, only 34% of organizations say they find it easy.....»»
How waves and mixing drive coastal upwelling systems
They are among the most productive and biodiverse areas of the world's oceans: coastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There, equatorward winds cause near-surface water to move away from the coast. T.....»»
Coastal chemistry improves methane modeling
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using a new modeling framework in conjunction with data collected from marshes in the Mississippi Delta to improve predictions of climate-warming methane and nitrous oxide emissions from soils in coasta.....»»
Genomic analysis sheds light on how seagrasses conquered the sea
Seagrasses provide the foundation of one of the most highly biodiverse, yet vulnerable, coastal marine ecosystems globally. They arose in three independent lineages from their freshwater ancestors some 100 million years ago and are the only fully sub.....»»
Flying foxes pollinate forests and spread seeds: Here"s how we can make peace with our noisy neighbors
Flying foxes. Megabats. Fruit bats. Whatever name you choose, these fox-faced creatures are remarkable. Our four species help pollinate eucalyptus trees in eastern Australia, spread the seeds of rainforest trees, and make our summer skies spectacular.....»»
Brazil U23 vs Colombia U23 live stream: Can you watch for free?
Brazil takes on Colombia in the 2024 CONMEBOL Olympic Qualifying Tournament today. Here are several ways you can watch a live stream if you're in the US......»»
Inside the DIY Movement to Fight Coastal Erosion
Farmer and activist David Cottrell’s innovative answer to coastal erosion has slowed the decline of “Washaway Beach” and sparked a movement across the US and Europe......»»
Alarming levels of PFAS contamination found in small coastal ecosystems
Micro-estuaries, often overlooked but vital ecosystems supporting biodiversity and enhancing human life quality in densely populated areas, play a crucial role in controlling the transfer of pollutants from land to sea. A new study investigating the.....»»
From New York to Jakarta, land in many coastal cities is sinking faster than sea levels are rising
Sea level rise has already put coastal cities on notice thanks to increasing storm surges and even sunny day flooding at high tide. These challenges will continue to grow because global projections point to a mean sea level rise of at least one foot.....»»
The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor
In the heart of western Borneo's vibrant jungles, the edible fruits of the underground palm are well-known to the local people who snack on them. But this botanical marvel has remained unnoticed by the scientific community for so long because it flow.....»»
GM to invest $1.4 billion in Brazil by 2028
GM is set to invest 7 billion reais ($1.42 billion) in Brazil between this year and 2028, in a bid to boost "sustainable mobility." .....»»