ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Galapagos Research Locates Triggerfish As Key Predator In Food Web

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.03.2017 11:01 AM

Expert research shows that the triggerfish is a mid-level predator important in coastal ecosystems. Can we see predators in diverse tropical ecosystems, making an influential impact on species merely two links away? Ecologists such as Brown University Professor Jon Witman and his team find that there can be indeed such a significant "trophic cascade" when triggerfish are involved.

New Zealand Earthquake Proves To Be Positive In Some Ways

05.03.2017 10:56 AM

The coast uplift in New Zealand's south Island shows that due to the recent earthquake, some results have been positive.

UK's Rare Plants Struggling At Road's Verges

05.03.2017 10:42 AM

Experts warn that UK's rarest plants are threatened due to mismanagement and their confinement to the edges of roads.

Underwater Grasses Takes Great Benefit From Chesapeake Bay, Increasing Growth Found By Scientists

05.03.2017 07:22 AM

Researchers conducted an annual survey found the growth of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay increased by 8 percent between 2015 and 2016.

Chinese Archaeologists Discover 1,400-Year-Old Tomb With Mythical Imagery, Including Blue Monster

05.03.2017 07:19 AM

Archaeologists in China uncovered an ancient tomb in Shanxi province, northwest of China. The tomb was preserved after looted badly four years ago.

Home Sweet Home: Rwanda Stages Extraordinary Homecoming For Endangered Black Rhinos

05.03.2017 05:18 AM

Africa is on a mission to save its greatest symbol as Rwanda stages an extraordinary homecoming for endangered black rhinos.

Britain's Environment In Far-Flung Areas At Risk Because Of Brexit Distraction, Budget Cuts

05.03.2017 03:28 AM

The far-flung environmental areas of Britain are at risk because of Brexit distraction and budget cuts

Lake Chelan Now Contains Clean Water: Washington State’s Natural Lake No More Faces The Toxic Mine Pollution

05.03.2017 03:17 AM

A cleanup project at last successfully prevents the toxic mine pollution to produce clean water in the mesmerizing Lake Chelan.

Five New Truffle Species Discovered By New Hampshire Scientists

05.03.2017 03:12 AM

Scientists from the University of New Hampshire discovered five new truffle species. Scientists from the University of New Hampshire have discovered five new truffles.

Mineral Resources Can Last For Centuries: Challenges The Fear Of Mining Them Out In Just Few Decades

05.03.2017 03:11 AM

A research argues that there is a near-infinite availability of mineral resources. This finding allays fears that mining might exhaust them out in the next 50 years.

Coral Reefs In Saudi Arabia's Coast Discovered To Be Rich: Could Be One of the Country's Treasure

05.03.2017 01:42 AM

Researchers have concluded that coral reefs in Saudia Arabia are rich in fish, biodiversity, and biomass.

Humans Have Closer Cousin Than Chimpanzee, The Rare Bonobo Ape

05.03.2017 01:38 AM

While it is a common notion that the chimps are the closest human relative, the bonobo challenges this theory. The rare ape species is a perfect fit for human evolution on the anatomical level.

Anti-Climate Change Advocates Protest Against Trump Administration Amidst Intense Weather Conditions

05.03.2017 01:23 AM

Several key cities in the US voiced their dismay over Trump administration's passive stance on climate change.

City of Portland to Convert Methane From Sewage Treatment Process Into Renewable Natural Gas

05.02.2017 18:44 PM

The city of Portland has announced the project that creates renewable natural gas from methane produced by sewage treatment.

Rhode Island Represents The First Offshore Wind Farm In The U.S.

05.02.2017 18:29 PM

First U.S. offshore wind farm has started to generate power in the Rhode Island and unveils a pioneering step.

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