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Wildflowers could be absorbing toxic metals that pass on to bees, study finds
Wildflowers could be absorbing toxic metals from soil in urban areas and passing toxins on to pollin…
“Internet of nature” helps researchers explore the web of life
A novel paper led by Dr Ulrich Brose of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDi…
Europe’s Population is Adapting Better to Cold than to Heat
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ̶…
Greek Scientists Develop Method to Predict When Pollen Will Trigger Allergies
Scientists in Greece have developed a new method to predict when olive and oak trees will release al…
Some birds are more at risk from climate change than others
Efforts to protect birds from the growing impacts of climate change may be missing a key piece of th…
Colourful city birds
Bird species that do well in urban areas are more colourful and less brown Urbanization has a huge i…
International team calls for new approach to estimate crop yield potential
An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential …
Ancient Greek Goat That Survived Antiquity, Now Threatened With Extinction
The ulokeros goat owes its uniqueness primarily to its curved horns, from which it derives its name—…
International Effort to Understand Declining Insect Biodiversity in the Tropics
A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative …
The first birdwatchers arrive in Lesvos
With the first birdwatching visitors already arriving in Lesvos, the tourist season is starting with…
Researchers discover natural compound may slow ALS and dementia
A new study from the University of Missouri shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables …
Art and Resilience in an Era of Climate Change
Obi Nwaegbe’s stirring exhibition at the University of Cambridge, UK, brings into thrilling focus a …