After witnessing and hearing stories of Pacific islands’ vulnerability to climate change, senior climate officials have promised to strengthen efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C, despite an expected overshoot,…
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Vinícius Brito | When bats run out of room for pollen – Functional Ecologists
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Vinícius Brito – a professor at the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil – disucusses the article “Pollen landscape saturation on pollinator bodies…
Underwater archaeologists discover seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria
Underwater archaeologists excavating the Eastern Harbour of Alexandria have discovered a bronze seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The discovery was made by a joint archaeological mission from the…
New Zealand accused of breaching EU trade deal over climate rollbacks
A Dutch NGO has filed the first climate complaint under the European Union’s trade rules, arguing that New Zealand violated the environmental provisions of its free trade agreement with the…
Adults With ADHD Face Higher Long-Term Dementia Risk
Summary: A massive study of more than 187,000 older adults enrolled in the NIH’s All of Us Research Program reveals that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face more than quadruple…
Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
The post-pandemic push to bring workers back to the office has left many nostalgic for more flexible arrangements, such as hybrid or remote work. But a wealth of data since…
Is organic farming really more sustainable? 100 recent studies say ‘no’
Organic produce may wear a green halo, but it doesn’t earn a clear climate advantage. Organic and conventional farming come out roughly even on greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution…
Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026-27 flu…
Melting ice reveals 6,000-year-old artefacts in Norwegian mountains
Melting ice in Norway’s highest mountains is revealing archaeological remains dating back as far as 6,000 years, providing new insights into prehistoric activity at high elevations. According to archaeologist Julian…
Pacific leaders rail at climate finance failures at pre-COP
After witnessing the effects of sea-level rise in the low-lying island nation of Tuvalu, Pacific leaders on Tuesday used the pre-COP31 summit in Fiji to voice their frustration at the…
