The study, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, identified carbon particles emitted by burning fossil fuels embedded in the corals of Illa Grossa Bay, off the Columbretes Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.
Satellites Unveil the Size and Nature of the World’s Coral Reefs
University of Queensland-led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems.
UW Researcher Learns How Nectar-Laden Honey Bees Avoid Overheating
Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist. Jordan Glass, a postdoctoral research associate in UW’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, conducted the study to determine how high...
Study: Global Deforestation Leads to More Mercury Pollution
Scientists quantify a previously overlooked driver of human-related mercury emissions.
Polar Bears Unlikely to Adapt to Longer Summers
More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a new study indicates.
If We Can’t Untangle This Mess, Norway’s Blue Industry Will Never Be Green
For the first time, researchers have investigated how ropes and fishing lines are handled by the Norwegian commercial fishing industry.
Oregon State University Research Makes Key Advance for Capturing Carbon From the Air
A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity – neither too much nor too little – that makes it a strong candidate as a carbon scrubbing tool.
Increased Rainfall Threatens UK Sea Urchins
Sea urchins exposed to diluted seawater for long periods show signs of physical deterioration, according to scientists from British Antarctic Survey, the University of Cambridge and the Scottish Association for Marine Science.
Temperatures are Rising, But Soil is Getting Wetter — Why?
Soil moisture can determine how quickly a wildfire spreads, how fast a hill turns into a mudslide and, perhaps most importantly, how productive our food systems are.
Physical Activity Is Insufficient to Counter Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.