The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to a new assessment. The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even…
Tiny, cold-blooded animals like flies depend on their environment to regulate body temperature, making them ideal “canaries in the mine” for gauging the impact of climate change on the behavior and distribution of animal species. Yet, scientists know relatively little about how insects sense and respond to temperature. Using two species of flies from different…
A biological mechanism that makes plant roots more attractive to soil microbes has been discovered by scientists in the UK. The breakthrough – by researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, Norfolk – opens the door to the creation of crops requiring reduced amounts of nitrate and phosphate fertilisers, they say. “We can now…
The field of evolution examines how organisms adapt to their environments over generations, but what about the evolution of evolution itself? Researchers have long questioned why biological populations are so good at exploiting their environments—a trait called “evolvability.” Think, for example, of antimicrobial resistance and the speed with which new viral pathogens change and are…
Some efforts to preserve or rewild natural habitats are shifting harmful land use to other parts of the world – and this could drive an even steeper decline in the planet’s species, according to a team of conservation scientists and economists led by the University of Cambridge. Researchers from over a dozen institutions worldwide have…
Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why certain locations are more…
In a study published in Nature, researchers at Linköping University have developed a method to recycle all parts of a solar cell repeatedly without environmentally hazardous solvents. The recycled solar cell has the same efficiency as the original one. The solar cell is made of perovskite and the main solvent is water. Electricity use is…
In an era where self-sufficiency and resilience are becoming increasingly essential, Off Grid Survival Skill by Marjory Wildcraft emerges as a beacon for those aspiring to thrive independently. The Off Grid Survival Skills Toolkit is a comprehensive digital collection of insightful and meticulously curated presentations. Each session delves into the critical aspects of off-grid living,…
Ikastikos Kiklos DL (6 Akadimias), in collaboration with DL Gallery, presents “Disturbed Soil,” a solo exhibition by Greek photographer Rea Papadopoulou. Through striking color photography, Papadopoulou examines the environmental toll of human activity on the Greek landscape. Her work highlights the degradation of nature, urging reflection on climate change and its consequences. Admission is free….
As the world faces mounting environmental challenges, young people are emerging as powerful advocates for sustainability. This generation—often referred to as Gen Z and Millennials—is uniquely positioned to drive green change through activism, innovation, and leadership. Their passion, creativity, and determination are transforming industries, influencing policies, and reshaping societal attitudes toward environmental responsibility. The Role…