Sustainable light achieved in living plants
Fig 1. Glowing FlowersThe movie Avatar evoked an imaginary world of lush bioluminescent jungles. Now the popular fascination for sustainably glowing foliage is being...
The right dose of geoengineering could reduce climate change risks, study says
Stratospheric
aerosol geoengineering is the idea that adding a layer of aerosol particles to
the upper atmosphere can reduce climate changes caused by greenhouse gases such
as...
Fungal pathogen disables plant defence mechanism
The white mould fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum detoxifies the mustard oil bomb in plants of the cabbage familySummary Cabbage plants defend themselves against herbivores and...
Mangrove trees will not survive sea-level rise by 2050 if emissions are not cut
Scientists explored how the valuable ecosystems responded to rising seas in the pastSummary Mangrove trees -- valuable coastal ecosystems found in Florida and other...
Microplastics are everywhere, study finds
Microplastics are everywhere—including in our drinking water, table salt and in the air that we breathe. Having studied the scope of microplastics in a...
Ocean acidification impacts oysters’ memory of environmental stress
Researchers have discovered that ocean
acidification impacts the ability of some oysters to pass down 'memories' of
environmental trauma to their offspring.As
oceans absorb more carbon...
Flamingos form firm friendships
Flamingos form friendships that last for years, new research shows. The five-year study reveals that, despite being highly social as part of large flocks,...
Animals and birds – 2 Min Easy Read on Pets
Specially dedicated to all the Dog LoversAnimals- Pets
Together for so many years animals and birds play an important role in our livesDogs and cats,...
Mysterious glowing coral reefs are fighting to recover
Fig 1. Acropora corals. Colourful bleaching in New Caledonia.A new study by the University of Southampton has revealed why some corals exhibit a dazzling...
Modern sea-level rise linked to human activities
Surprising glacial and nearly ice-free periods in the last 66 million yearsSummary New research reaffirms that modern sea-level rise is linked to human activities...
