The Scottish Government and Scottish Green Party have pledged to designate 10 percent of the country’s seas as Highly Protected Marine Areas, offering depleted ecosystems a chance to bounce back. It's a complicated task.
In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
which switch their direction by 180° twice a year. Since Ancient times, the sailors and traders of the northern Indian Ocean have adapted to a unique rhythm based
Plastic has become indispensable for human life. When plastic debris is discarded into waterways, these items can interact with organisms. Of particular concern are microscopic plastic particles (microplastics) which are subject to ingestion by several t
In addition to adapting to the difficult conditions of ocean life, whales have also adapted to take full advantage of its rich resources. In the next sections, we'll look at some of the remarkable features that help whales catch their prey. ...
Kern said that while renewable energy sources result in reduced emissions overall, their analysis points to drought years causing higher emissions, even in systems with more renewable sources. "During a drought when you don't have hydropower, the grid needs other types of flexible generation," he...
Oxygen threatens sustainable catalysts that use hydrogen to produce electricity in fuel cells. Researchers from Bochum and Marseille have developed a way to combat this.
which switch their direction by 180° twice a year. Since Ancient times, the sailors and traders of the northern Indian Ocean have adapted to a unique rhythm based upon the prevailing seasonal weather patterns, which are known as the monsoons. Based on their direction, two main monsoons can ...
Darwin's finches are among the most celebrated examples of adaptive radiation in the evolution of modern vertebrates and now a new study, led by scientists from the University of Bristol, has provided fresh insights into their rapid development and evolu