Desert dusts convert coral reefs into carbon storage

An international study comparing data from Heron Reef and the Middle East’s Gulf of Aqaba has…

Artificial intelligence aids discovery of super tight-binding antibodies

Scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based…

Heritage and culture key for Thai confectioners to compete with western brands

Traditional confectionary in Thailand is getting crowded out of the market by major western brands; but…

Auckland floods: Even stormwater reform won't be enough. We need a 'sponge city' to avoid future disasters

We’ve built our cities to be vulnerable to—and exacerbate—major weather events such as the one we…

Songbird species work together to mob predator owls, but only strike when the time is right

Fleeing isn’t the only way by which songbirds can protect themselves against predators. Many songbird species…

Disordered eating is not only a disease of affluent girls

Predominant stereotypes about eating disorders suggest that it is a condition mainly associated with girls from…

Short-term bang of fireworks has long-term impact on wildlife

Popular fireworks should be replaced with cleaner drone and laser light shows to avoid the ‘highly…

Monitoring an 'anti-greenhouse' gas: Dimethyl sulfide in Arctic air

Data stored in ice cores dating back 55 years bring new insight into atmospheric levels of…

Blueprint to reverse nature's decline revealed

Ministers set out plans for restoring nature amid growing criticism over pollution and wildlife decline. …

Green projects are boosting UK growth – CBI report

Projects aimed at lowering carbon emissions are boosting growth in poorer parts of the country. …