Next month will mark the 30th anniversary of a landmark wildlife experiment: the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park.
New Study Finds Overfishing has Halved Shark and Ray Populations Since 1970
A new analysis published in the journal Science reveals that overfishing has caused populations of chondrichthyan fishes – sharks, rays, and chimaeras – to decline by more than 50 per cent since 1970.
SFU Study Urges Canada to Build Solar Power Mega-Projects
Canada should focus on building mass utility-scale solar mega-projects to kickstart its green energy transition, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University’s Clean Energy Research Group.
Climate Change Impacting Freshwater Fish Species, Study Finds
Large-bodied migratory species such as Atlantic salmon are thriving as warming temperatures opens up new habitats at the poleward edge of their ranges.
Neem Seed Extract Improves Effectiveness of Pesticide
Dr. Mustafa Akbulut and Ph.D. student Yashwanth Arcot are developing a non-toxic pesticide for more sustainable agricultural practices.
Impact Studies Must Include High-Sensitivity Climate Models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests.
Scientists Urged to Pull the Plug on ‘Bathtub Modeling’ of Flood Risk
Recent decades have seen a rapid surge in damages and disruptions caused by flooding.
Magnesium Electrolyte Sparks Next Generation Battery Design
University of Waterloo researchers have made a key breakthrough in developing next-generation batteries that are made using magnesium instead of lithium.
Europe’s Native Oyster Ecosystems Have ‘Collapsed’
Scientists have revealed that Europe’s native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has ‘collapsed’, highlighting the importance of ambitious restoration initiatives.
Mangroves Are Losing Their Resilience
Mangrove forests are an iconic feature of the Florida Everglades, their half-submerged roots forming tunnels for kayaking tourists.