Distilling a Galaxy
Supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy can have a direct impact on the galaxy’s chemical distribution.
Nature
The Giraffes of Bénoué
The critically endangered Kordofan giraffe in Cameroon faces threats from poaching and habitat loss, with fewer than 300 individuals remaining.
Greening Strips of Change
Satellite data reveals unexpected vegetation trends along the arid Pacific slope of Peru and Chile, shedding light on climate change impacts on these sensitive ecosystems.
Echoes from the Deep
Deep-sea mining tests reveal that such activities can have broader and more significant impacts on marine life than previously assumed.
Feathering Their Nests
Birds globally use human waste in nest-building, a trend that offers some benefits but also poses risks.
Sprung too Soon
The climate crisis is altering seasonal timings, causing bird breeding and vegetation ‘greening’ to fall out of sync. This phenological mismatch is leading to decreased productivity and potential declines in North American bird populations.
Toxic Flickers
Gas stoves in California and Colorado have been found to be a significant source of the toxic chemical benzene.
Blossom at Night
Night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts.
Empty Echoes of Rain
Flash droughts, quick and severe droughts posing challenges to sectors like agriculture, are predicted to increase with global warming, especially in North America and Europe.