“climate change could put many small-island conifers in danger of extinction by 2070, researchers warn.”
Loggers and Poachers Threaten Wildlife in the Republic of Congo
The tropical forests of western equatorial Africa are increasingly coming under pressure from logging, poaching, and associated disturbances, a new study finds.
The tropical forests of western equatorial Africa are increasingly coming under pressure from logging, poaching, and associated disturbances, a new study finds.
With Smart Action, Hope Isn’t Lost for Coral Reefs
Management that takes evolution and adaptation into account can help rescue coral reefs from the effects of climate change, according to a new study.
Management that takes evolution and adaptation into account can help rescue coral reefs from the effects of climate change, according to a new study.
What a Million Corals in 2,500 Reefs Tell Us About Saving Them
Researchers examined more than a million individual corals across 44 countries for a new study on how to save coral reefs in the indian and pacific oceans.
Researchers examined more than a million individual corals across 44 countries for a new study on how to save coral reefs in the indian and pacific oceans.
Can Banning Plastic Straws Save the Oceans
Growing public concern has led to calls to ban single-use plastics, most notably straws. But can that have a meaningful effect?
Growing public concern has led to calls to ban single-use plastics, most notably straws. But can that have a meaningful effect?
Coral Meals Come With Side Order of Microplastics
Researchers have found that some corals are more likely to eat microplastics when they consume other food, but they don’t have a taste microplastics alone.
Researchers have found that some corals are more likely to eat microplastics when they consume other food, but they don’t have a taste microplastics alone.
Climate Change Threatens a Scary Number of Plant Species
Almost 40% of global land plant species are very rare, and these species are most at risk for extinction as the climate continues to change, according to new research
Almost 40% of global land plant species are very rare, and these species are most at risk for extinction as the climate continues to change, according to new research
Migratory Birds Are Shrinking as the World Heats Up
In what appears to be a response to climate change, migratory birds in north america have been shrinking, report researchers.
In what appears to be a response to climate change, migratory birds in north america have been shrinking, report researchers.
Things Are Looking Dire for Gulf Coast Coral Reefs
Without a rapid and dramatic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, fragile coral reefs in the gulf of mexico—like those around the world—could face catastrophe, researchers warn.
Without a rapid and dramatic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, fragile coral reefs in the gulf of mexico—like those around the world—could face catastrophe, researchers warn.
Aerial View of Forest Chemistry Adds to Climate Fallout Models
Researchers have used remote sensing to measure plant biodiversity from the amazon basin to the andes mountains in peru to better understand how tropical forests will respond to climate change.
Researchers have used remote sensing to measure plant biodiversity from the amazon basin to the andes mountains in peru to better understand how tropical forests will respond to climate change.
More Teens Are Overdosing on Benzos for Anxiety
The number of teens taking and overdosing from benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed anxiety medications, has risen dramatically over the past decade, according to a new study.
The number of teens taking and overdosing from benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed anxiety medications, has risen dramatically over the past decade, according to a new study.
When Teens Sleep In, Grades Go Up
When school begins later, teens get more snooze time—and grades and attendance improve, a new study shows.
When school begins later, teens get more snooze time—and grades and attendance improve, a new study shows.
These Factors Influence Which Teens Start Hacking
Video games and social connections are among the factors that could lead teens to get involved in cybercrime, according to new research.
Video games and social connections are among the factors that could lead teens to get involved in cybercrime, according to new research.
How Bright Flashes of Light Get Teens More Sleep
Teens got 43 more minutes of sleep a night after a four-week intervention that reset their body clocks and helped them go to bed earlier, researchers report.
Teens got 43 more minutes of sleep a night after a four-week intervention that reset their body clocks and helped them go to bed earlier, researchers report.
Love or Abuse? Many Teens Can’t Tell the Difference
Many people involved in abusive partner relationships don’t think of the mistreatment as abuse, say researchers. Yet over the course of a lifetime, one-fourth to one-third of women in the United States will experience abuse from an intimate partner.
Many people involved in abusive partner relationships don’t think of the mistreatment as abuse, say researchers. Yet over the course of a lifetime, one-fourth to one-third of women in the United States will experience abuse from an intimate partner.
4 ‘Doubt-Raisers’ Sap Recommendation Letters for Women
Letters of recommendation for women are more likely to contain words or phrases that raise doubts about job or education qualifications than are letters written for men, a new paper shows.
Letters of recommendation for women are more likely to contain words or phrases that raise doubts about job or education qualifications than are letters written for men, a new paper shows.