For nearly 50 years, scientists have struggled to explain why frogs began disappearing from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s richest regions for amphibian diversity. Beginning in the 1970s, researchers documented dramatic population declines, but the cause of these losses remained uncertain. Now, scientists have uncovered compelling evidence pointing to a deadly fungal disease […]
A newly developed textile covering helped strawberry plants produce more than three times as much fruit in tunnel field trials, while showing no harmful effects on plant health. Researchers say the technology may also offer a way to reduce water use and reliance on pesticides in strawberry production. The fabric, called Plant Armor, is designed […]
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are among the most feared creatures on coral reefs. Covered in sharp, toxin-filled spines, these predators are notorious for consuming coral and leaving widespread destruction in their wake. However, new research from the University of Sydney suggests these infamous reef destroyers may also have a surprisingly beneficial side. When their populations remain […]
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that severely bleached corals can fully recover after spending just a few days in contact with healthy, genetically identical corals. In laboratory experiments, corals that had turned white and were close to dying regained their health within seven weeks. According to a study published on October 14 in […]
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have identified a previously unknown process that may help explain how Earth entered past ice ages. Their findings reveal a surprising connection between ice sheets in the Northern Hemisphere and ocean changes near Antarctica, suggesting that cooling in one part of the world could trigger a chain reaction […]
The Arctic could lose roughly one million square kilometers more winter sea ice than scientists previously predicted, according to new research that draws on evidence from a warmer Arctic 6,000 years ago. By using ancient climate records to refine modern computer models, researchers have produced more reliable estimates of how much ice may disappear in […]
Honey bees are proving to be formidable competitors for food in the UK, and scientists have discovered that they frequently use aggression to drive other pollinators away from flowers. New research has documented how honey bees chase, displace, and intimidate rival insects, providing the first detailed evidence of how extensively they interfere with other species’ […]
On the evening of Aug. 9, 2025, passengers on the Hanse Explorer finished taking selfies and videos of the South Sawyer Glacier, and the ship headed back down the fjord. Twelve hours later, a landslide from the adjacent mountain unexpectedly collapsed into the fjord, initiating the second-highest tsunami in recorded history. We conduct research on […]
A volcano famous for its glowing lava lake is hiding a surprisingly complex system of magma deep underground. Scientists at Penn State have uncovered evidence of two previously unrecognized magma sources beneath Nicaragua’s active Masaya volcano, raising new questions about how molten rock moves beneath the surface. The discovery is particularly important because approximately 2 […]
A dangerous wave of wildfires is spreading across the tropics, and the Amazon rainforest is now facing a growing crisis. Fueled by severe drought linked to El Niño, fires are sweeping through parts of Brazil, filling cities with smoke and threatening forests already damaged by previous fire seasons. Unlike tornadoes or thunderstorms, which can cause […]
