New research has revealed Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's most biologically rich but threatened biodiversity hotspots.
Harnessing Plant Odors to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture
Exploring how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enhance plant defense and offer sustainable pest control solutions.
Today’s Glacial Retreat is a Recent Phenomenon
Around 12,000 years ago, the most recent ice age had ended, Earth’s climate warmed, and glaciers shrank back.
Gardens Prevent Pollinators From Starving When Farmland Nectar Is Scarce, New Study Finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered.
Breathing deep: A metabolic secret of ethane-consuming archaea unraveled
Scientists characterize novel enzymes from deep-sea microbes with a key function in the ethane degradation process, revealing surprises in the metabolism of these organisms.
Dolphins sense military sonar at much lower levels than regulators predict
Scientists have directly measured the behavioral responses of some of the most common marine mammals to military sonar. And the finding that surprised them most was that these animals were sensitive to the sounds at much lower levels than previously predicted.
Paleontologists discover Colorado ‘swamp dweller’ that lived alongside dinosaurs
The new mammal lived in Colorado 70 to 75 million years ago -- a time when a vast inland sea covered large portions of the state, and animals like sharks, turtles and giant crocodiles abounded.
‘Paleo-robots’ to help scientists understand how fish started to walk on land
The transition from water to land is one of the most significant events in the history of life on Earth. Now, a team of roboticists, palaeontologists and biologists is using robots to study how the ancestors of modern land animals transitioned from swimming to walking, about 390 million years ago.
Microbes, Not Fossil Fuels, Drove Methane Growth Between 2020–2022
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis published Oct 21 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by CU Boulder researchers and collaborators.
‘Drowning Continent’: Study Confirms Perth Coastline’s Complex History
A new Curtin University study investigating the complex evolution of two iconic Western Australian landmarks, has traced their transformation over thousands of years and offers a glimpse into their future.