Climate change and habitat destruction may have already caused the loss of more than one-tenth of the world's terrestrial genetic diversity, according to new research. This means that it may already be too late to meet the United Nations' proposed target, announced last year, of protecting 90 percent of genetic...
Clarifying the chaos of narwhal behavior
Chaos theory improves understanding of Arctic narwhal behavior, with the aim of helping efforts to protect this vulnerable species.
Monkeypox outbreaks associated with human-to-human transmission outside endemic areas
Since May 2022, cases of monkeypox have increased globally, stirring fears of a new pandemic. A new study presents synthesized descriptions of its clinical characteristics, risk factors, infection control and prevention measures, as well as potential treatments.
Lagoon Blooms Out of Red Sea Season
The aim of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project is to transform the Red Sea coast into a world-class tourist destination.
An Integrated Modeling Framework to Assess Surface and Groundwater Resources
Against the backdrop of climate change and rising water demand, tools for adequately modeling water availability are much needed.
Anthropogenic air pollution more significant than desert dust
At the beginning of the year, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Middle East ranks among the regions with the worst air quality. There is a common misconception that desert dust is the most significant cause of air pollution from particulate matter in this region, but a new...
An integrated modeling framework to assess surface and ground water resources
In a new study, researchers applied a large-scale model linking surface water to groundwater, which can be used for estimating water resources at a high spatial resolution.
RNA-editing tool a fast, sensitive test for COVID-19
Researchers have modified a gene editing tool to serve as a highly sensitive diagnostic test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Anthropogenic Air Pollution Impacts Health and Climate in the Middle East
Desert dust was assumed to be the primary contributor to elevated air pollution across the Middle East.
Shaking the dinosaur family tree: How did ‘bird-hipped’ dinosaurs evolve?
Researchers have conducted a new analysis of the origins of 'bird-hipped' dinosaurs -- the group which includes iconic species such as Triceratops -- and found that they likely evolved from a group of animals known as silesaurs, which were first identified two decades ago.