A novel bioremediation technology for cleaning up per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, chemical pollutants that threaten human health and ecosystem sustainability, has been developed. The material has potential for commercial application for disposing of PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals.'
No ‘Safe Space’ for 12 key ocean species on North American West Coast
New research warns that climate impacts will significantly affect twelve economically and culturally important species that make their home in the California Current marine ecosystem (CCME) over the next 80 years.
White egret orchid evolved frilly petal to support pollinator hawkmoth
Botanists suggest that the frilly lip of the white egret orchid evolved as a stabilizer for the hawkmoth while it pollinates the plant, resulting in better seed production.
New Antarctic study shows levels of ‘forever chemicals’ reaching the remote continent have been increasing
New evidence from Antarctica shows that toxic 'fluorinated forever chemicals' have increased markedly in the remote environment in recent decades and scientists believe CFC-replacements could be among likely sources.
Climate change could be making it harder for seabirds to catch fish
Researchers have found that that cloudier waters, caused in part by climate change, is making it harder for seabirds to catch fish.
How molecular motor proteins are involved in malaria transmission
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how malaria parasites divide and transmit the disease, which could be a major step forwards in helping to prevent one of the biggest killer infections in the world.
A ‘nano-robot’ built entirely from DNA to explore cell processes
Constructing a tiny robot from DNA and using it to study cell processes invisible to the naked eye... You would be forgiven for thinking it is science fiction, but it is in fact the subject of serious research. This highly innovative 'nano-robot' should enable closer study of the mechanical forces...
Carbon removal using ‘blue carbon’ habitats ‘uncertain and unreliable’
Restoring coastal vegetation -- so called 'blue carbon' habitats -- may not be the nature-based climate solution it is claimed to be, according to a new study. In their analysis researchers challenge the widely held view that restoring areas such as mangroves, saltmarsh and seagrass can remove large amounts of...
City life or farm life? When elephants adapt to different human development
The movement of elephants through wildlife corridors is directly impacted by differing forms of human pressures and development, new research shows. The study takes an in-depth look at how varying land-use affects elephants and their use of wildlife corridors.
Smoke from Western wildfires can influence Arctic sea ice
Sea ice and wildfires may be more interconnected than previously thought, according to new research.