Studies have found that bacteria exposed to microplastics develop enhanced resistance to antibiotics. Microplastics actively promote the formation of biofilms, communities of bacteria that stick to each other on a surface.
Environment
Can Protecting Cute, Furry Species Save Nature?
Different dangers affect animals in very different ways.
Different dangers affect animals in very different ways.
The Growing Global Popularity of Wildlife Crossings
America’s independence was uncertain, shaped by pivotal battles, alliances, and decisions that determined the nation’s survival.
America’s independence was uncertain, shaped by pivotal battles, alliances, and decisions that determined the nation’s survival.
Food Waste Isn’t Just About What We Throw Away, It’s a Systems Problem
Reducing food waste requires systemic changes across farming, distribution, retail, and consumption—not just individual consumer behavior.
Reducing food waste requires systemic changes across farming, distribution, retail, and consumption—not just individual consumer behavior.
Overfishing Affecting Evolution of Marine Life
Overfishing is driving evolutionary changes in marine species, making fish smaller, earlier-maturing, and less resilient to environmental change.
Overfishing is driving evolutionary changes in marine species, making fish smaller, earlier-maturing, and less resilient to environmental change.
Nanotech Scientist Spots Early Clues for TB, Cancer
A biomarker is any biological indicator in the body, such as a gene, protein, or molecule, that acts as a biological clue to help detect the presence or risk of disease.
A biomarker is any biological indicator in the body, such as a gene, protein, or molecule, that acts as a biological clue to help detect the presence or risk of disease.
Listen to Whales to Improve Connection, Care & Ocean Health (Commentary)
While there have been remarkable conservation successes across the five decades of their efforts, the overall trend is clear: the health of the ocean is declining faster than efforts to protect it.
While there have been remarkable conservation successes across the five decades of their efforts, the overall trend is clear: the health of the ocean is declining faster than efforts to protect it.
Better Than To-Go: How Italy Solved the Coffee Waste Crisis Before It Even Started
The sheer volume of Tim Hortons cups and lids discarded daily contributes significantly to the city’s waste.
The sheer volume of Tim Hortons cups and lids discarded daily contributes significantly to the city’s waste.
Incredible Journeys: How Hoofing It Helps Deer and Caribou
Migration increases the survival of ungulates like mule deer and caribou, but changing landscapes are hampering their movements — and their future.
Migration increases the survival of ungulates like mule deer and caribou, but changing landscapes are hampering their movements — and their future.
Nebraska Soil, Mid-East Oil: Geopolitical Crisis Exposes the Fragility of Industrial Farming and the Case for Rebuilding Food Systems
A Middle East energy crisis reveals industrial agriculture’s dependence on fossil fuels and highlights the need for resilient food systems.
A Middle East energy crisis reveals industrial agriculture’s dependence on fossil fuels and highlights the need for resilient food systems.
Nepal’s Birdwatchers Help Monitor Wildlife and Promote Tourism
Birdwatching is becoming increasingly popular in Nepal, contributing to biodiversity conservation through public engagement and ecological data collection.
Birdwatching is becoming increasingly popular in Nepal, contributing to biodiversity conservation through public engagement and ecological data collection.
Targeted Conservation in Brazil Could Help Protect the Amazon’s Flying Rivers
Research shows that the Amazon is already experiencing longer dry seasons, which in turn affects the forest’s capacity to recycle moisture for the flying rivers.
Research shows that the Amazon is already experiencing longer dry seasons, which in turn affects the forest’s capacity to recycle moisture for the flying rivers.
Amazon Reforestation an Uphill Battle
Amazon reforestation efforts face mounting challenges from deforestation, climate change, and degraded soils, complicating forest recovery and biodiversity conservation.
Amazon reforestation efforts face mounting challenges from deforestation, climate change, and degraded soils, complicating forest recovery and biodiversity conservation.
The Armored Catfish Known as L046: Protecting the Unnamed
The international aquarium trade loves new and novel species. But many of these have not been named or identified by science, and we don’t know if the trade is sustainable.
The international aquarium trade loves new and novel species. But many of these have not been named or identified by science, and we don’t know if the trade is sustainable.
10 Parrots You Can See in South Australia
Whether it’s a suburban backyard or the red landscape of the Flinders Ranges and beyond, parrots are plentiful in South Australia.
Whether it’s a suburban backyard or the red landscape of the Flinders Ranges and beyond, parrots are plentiful in South Australia.
Running on Empty: How the Gulf War Is Threatening Kenya’s Food Security
At least 26% of Kenya’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The government has, however, assured its citizens of adequate stocks of fertilizer, with plans to diversify imports.
At least 26% of Kenya’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The government has, however, assured its citizens of adequate stocks of fertilizer, with plans to diversify imports.