The Nature of the Selfie
Social media boosts nature tourism but disrupts wildlife, prompting calls for ethical guidelines to protect vulnerable species and biodiversity.
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The Earth Rises to Meet the Sea
Predicting sea level rise is complex due to Antarctic Ice Sheet behaviour and Earth’s uneven structure. New models show land shape affects ice melt rates, improving accuracy.
Chromatic Change
Scientists studied over 9,000 bird species to find out why there are so many colourful birds in the tropics and how these colours have spread over time.
Renewal in Green
Spending time in nature has been shown to significantly improve social, mental, and physical health in adults, suggesting it is an effective, accessible form of mental health support.
At the Edge of the Lakes
Rising lake temperatures from climate change will disrupt aquatic life, especially in warmer regions, causing significant habitat shifts.
Cool Roofs in the City
Painting roofs white significantly reduce urban temperatures, offering effective heat mitigation in large cities.
The Red Crater Clock
Seismic signals indicate that Mars is struck by approximately 300 basketball-sized meteorites each year, providing a novel method for dating planetary surfaces.
The Blackest Wind
Magnetic processes drive galactic winds, suggesting galaxies control their growth similarly to star formation, offering new insights into galaxy evolution.
Rats and Restoration
Restoring island habitats by eradicating invasive rats and reintroducing native plants can boost seabird populations, enhancing nutrient cycles and ecosystem health.
A Promise of Lavender
The LaMYC7 gene in lavender has been found to be crucial for producing the calming linalool and anti-inflammatory caryophyllene compounds in the plant.