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Characteristics of Older Forests can Buffer Effects of Climate Change for Some Bird Species
Old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth characteristics can provide relief from climate change for some bird species, research by the Oregon State University College of Forestry suggests.
Soil Temperature Can Predict Pest Spread in Crops
A new study from North Carolina State University shows soil temperature can be used to effectively monitor and predict the spread of the corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), an important pest that ravages corn, cotton, soybeans, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetable crops.
The Power of Compost – Making Waste a Climate Champion
A new way of using compost could boost global crop production and deliver huge benefits to the planet, according to a study co-led by The University of Queensland.
Albatrosses From Space: Wildlife Detectives Needed!
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and RSPB are recruiting albatross detectives to help to search for wandering albatrosses in satellite images taken from space.
Neolithic culinary traditions uncovered
A team of scientists has uncovered intriguing new insights into the diet of people living in Neolithic Britain and found evidence that cereals, including wheat, were cooked in pots.
How tardigrades bear dehydration
Some species of tardigrades, or water bears as the tiny aquatic creatures are also known, can survive in different environments often hostile or even fatal to most forms of life. For the first time, researchers describe a new mechanism that explains how some tardigrades can endure extreme dehydration without dying....
How does nature nurture the brain?
After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases.
Pollution exposure in infancy alters gut microorganisms, may boost disease risk
Exposure to air pollution in the first six months impacts a child's inner world of gut bacteria, or microbiome, in ways that could increase risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes, and influence brain development, suggests new research.
Climate anxiety an important driver for climate action
A new study finds that whilst climate anxiety is low amongst the UK public, it may be an important driver of climate action such as cutting down on waste.