“You can hear them talking to each other through your hull.” Sailor alone at sea for a week. Then this happens
A sailor who is attempting to complete a solo voyage of the Arctic Ocean has shared footage of…
Extreme evolution: The animals evolving at super speed to survive
Animals aren’t just adapting in urban environments, though. They’re physiologically changing to survive living with humans. For example,…
Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’ | Butterflies
Butterflies, often considered a “sentinel of change”, are on the move across every continent they inhabit, shifting to…
New US-designed mesh mimics tangled seaweed to capture microplastics
A team of US scientists has developed a biodegradable mesh inspired by tangled seaweed that can capture microplastics…
567-million-year-old fossils rewrite the dawn of animal life
Researchers have discovered an unusually rich fossil site in a remote region of Canada’s Northwest Territories, revealing new…
Scientists reviewed 54 Asian oak species; 40 had no backup in any botanical collection, while one may already be extinct in the wild
Scientists reviewed 54 Asian oak species; 40 had no backup in any botanical collection A detailed study of…
In 2003, China planted small islands of native trees along a degraded river; 20 years later they held only 19–30% of an intact forest’s diversity and biomass
Tropical forests have been heavily degraded because of human activities. (Representational photo) Planting trees across vast areas may…
Court setback for company behind proposed €88m wind farm in Waterford
A company behind a proposed €88m wind farm in Waterford which was refused planning permission has suffered another…
Challenges and next steps in climate disaster communication
Houston, J. B. Am. Behav. Sci. 65, 887–892 (2021). Article Google Scholar Houston, J. B. et al. Disasters…
Supercomputing takes on 95,000-ton nuclear fuel recycling challenge
SHINE Technologies has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission to develop an AI-enabled system…
Danube: Europe’s Danube, Rhine and Loire are shrinking under heat and drought, disrupting shipping, power generation and tourism
Europe’s shrinking Donbe river has hit power supply, transport and businesses Europe’s major rivers are shrinking as extreme…
Finnish Icebreaker Supports Canadian Coast Guard in the Arctic
Finland is a leading provider of icebreaker tonnage to operators around the world, with a longtime role in…