Birds on top of the world, with nowhere to go
Jul 20, 2016, 11:57 am By ENN
Climate change could make much of the Arctic unsuitable for millions of migratory birds that travel…Quantifying Tree Loss in Sierra National Forest
Jul 20, 2016, 11:37 am By ENN
Mass tree die-offs are sparking worries of fire in California’s Sierra Nevada range. An outbreak…Which island holds the greatest concentration of mammals?
Jul 20, 2016, 8:22 am By ENNIn this scary time of global species extinctions and loss of biodiversity below “safe” levels,…NASA science flights target melting Arctic Sea ice
Jul 19, 2016, 6:22 pm By ENNThis summer, with sea ice across the Arctic Ocean shrinking to below-average levels, a NASA airborne…2016 climate trends continue to break records
Jul 19, 2016, 5:44 pm By ENN
Two key climate change indicators -- global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent -- have…Using urban pigeons to monitor lead pollution
Jul 19, 2016, 3:02 pm By ENN
Tom Lehrer sang about poisoning them, but those pigeons in the park might be a good way to detect…Ship engine emissions adversely affect macrophages
Jul 19, 2016, 12:00 pm By ENN
In cooperation with colleagues of the University of Rostock, the University of Luxembourg, the Max…Offshore wind powers ahead as prices drop 30% below nuclear
Jul 19, 2016, 10:30 am By ENNThe cost of offshore wind power in the North Sea is 30% lower than that of new nuclear, writes…Hummingbird vision wired to avoid high-speed collisions
Jul 18, 2016, 5:10 pm By ENN
Hummingbirds are among nature's most agile fliers. They can travel faster than 50 kilometres per…Trees rely on a range of strategies to hunt for nutrient hot spots
Jul 18, 2016, 4:59 pm By ENNOn the surface, trees may look stationary, but underground their roots -- aided by their fungal…A battery inspired by vitamins
Jul 18, 2016, 4:12 pm By ENN
Harvard researchers have identified a whole new class of high-performing organic molecules, inspired…WSU researchers determine key improvement for fuel cells
Jul 18, 2016, 3:15 pm By ENNWashington State University researchers have determined a key step in improving solid oxide fuel…New discoveries about photosynthesis may lead to solar cells of the future
Jul 18, 2016, 12:01 pm By ENN
For the first time, researchers have successfully measured in detail the flow of solar energy, in…Glacial retreats linked to oceanic warming
Jul 17, 2016, 9:54 pm By ENN
A new study has found for the first time that ocean warming is the primary cause of retreat of…Calcification: Does it pay off in the future ocean?
Jul 15, 2016, 4:13 pm By ENN
An international research team has calculated the costs and benefits of calcification for…Ptarmigan in Colorado have varied reproduction, not likely linked to warming trends
Jul 15, 2016, 3:37 pm By ENNAnimals that live at high elevations are often assumed to be at risk for extinction as habitats warm…Solar on the best UK sites is competitive with cheap coal
Jul 15, 2016, 3:18 pm By ENN
Last week a massive 350-hectare open cast coal mine at Druridge Bay won planning permission. This…What Do You Know About New York Whales?
Jul 15, 2016, 12:48 pm By ENN
In case you thought wildlife in New York was pretty much limited to the squirrels and pigeons of…Why Are There Frogs With Extra Limbs and Missing Eyes in Australia?
Jul 15, 2016, 11:32 am By ENN
There’s something strange happening in Queensland, Australia: the frog populations are…Ocean warming primary cause of Antarctic Peninsula glacier retreat
Jul 14, 2016, 4:37 pm By ENN
A new study has found for the first time that ocean warming is the primary cause of retreat of…
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