Ecosystems News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/news/earth_climate/ecosystems/ Ecology news. Learn about ecosystems at risk. Read current events articles on fragile ecosystems and what can be done to protect them. en-us Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:54:22 EDT Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:54:22 EDT 60 Ecosystems News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/earth_climate/ecosystems/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. New threat to Antarctic fur seals //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231016122845.htm Populations of charismatic animals have recovered since hunting ban but now struggle to find enough food. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:28:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231016122845.htm Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231016122746.htm Despite steps toward decreasing deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires are threatening environmental gains in Brazilian Amazonia, one of the world's most critical carbon sinks and a region of high biological and cultural diversity. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:27:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231016122746.htm What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231013150740.htm 浮游植物,在th微小的光合生物e ocean, play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth's climate. A new study reveals how variations in the physiology of phytoplankton, particularly regarding nutrient uptake, can impact the chemical composition of the ocean and even the atmosphere. This suggests that changes in marine phytoplankton physiology can affect global climate. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:07:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231013150740.htm Over 40 percent of Antarctica's ice shelves reduced in volume over 25 years //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231012161733.htm 71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tons of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists. They found that almost all the ice shelves on the western side of Antarctica experienced ice loss. In contrast, most of the ice shelves on the eastern side stayed the same or increased in volume. Over the 25 years, the scientists calculated almost 67 trillion tonnes of ice was exported to the ocean, which was offset by 59 trillion tons of ice being added to the ice shelves, giving a net loss of 7.5 trillion tons. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:17:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231012161733.htm Large swings in past ocean oxygen revealed //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231012111737.htm 随着气候变暖,主要担心Earth's ocean will lose oxygen. A study has revealed that locked in ancient deep-sea sediments is evidence for oxygen loss in the world's ocean during past glacial periods, indicating that widespread oxygen loss with current climate change may not be permanent. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:17:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231012111737.htm Rivers may not recover from drought for years //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231011182225.htm Lack of rainfall is not the only measure of drought. New research shows that despite a series of storms, the impact of drought can persist in streams and rivers for up to 3.5 years. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:22:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231011182225.htm Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231011182217.htm Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans’ top predators, but even they can be exposed to environmental pollution. Now, in the largest study to date on North Atlantic killer whales, researchers report the levels of legacy and emerging pollutants in 162 individuals’ blubber. The animals’ diet, rather than location, greatly impacted contaminant levels and potential health risks — information that’s helpful to conservation efforts. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:22:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231011182217.htm Epiphytes, amazing plants like moss and bromeliads found in trees, face growing threats //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231011182046.htm Epiphytes, plants such as orchids and mosses that grow in trees, draw nutrients from the air and create refuge for all sorts of other life forms. They are the foundation of forest canopy ecosystems, but they are facing threats from human and natural disturbances. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:20:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231011182046.htm The changing climate creates more noise in the oceans //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231010105314.htm Due to the changing climate, the underwater world is getting ever noisier. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:53:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231010105314.htm Meadow Spittlebug's record-breaking diet also makes it top disease carrier for plants //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231004150457.htm New research fueled in part by citizen scientists reveals that the meadow spittlebug—known for the foamy, spit-like urine released by its nymphs—can feed on at least 1,300 species of host plants, more than twice the number of any other insect. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:04:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231004150457.htm Volcanic ash effects on Earth systems //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231004132429.htm To bridge the knowledge gap between volcanologists and atmospheric scientists working on climate change and observing global systems, researchers have characterized volcanic ash samples from many explosive eruptions of a broad compositional range. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:24:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231004132429.htm Carbon-capture tree plantations threaten tropical biodiversity for little gain, ecologists say //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231003173442.htm 的气候危机导致越来越急迫a boom in commercial tree plantations in an attempt to offset excess carbon emissions. However, authors argue that these carbon-offset plantations might come with costs for biodiversity and other ecosystem functions. Instead, the authors say we should prioritize conserving and restoring intact ecosystems. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:34:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231003173442.htm Improved mangrove conservation could yield cash, carbon, coastal benefits //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002211338.htm 改变我们的思考方式的好处的人groves provide to coastal regions could yield significant economic and biodiversity gains and protect millions from flooding, research has revealed. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:13:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002211338.htm Viruses dynamic and changing after dry soils are watered //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002170850.htm Viruses in soil may not be as destructive to bacteria as once thought and could instead act like lawnmowers, culling older cells and giving space for new growth, according to research. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:08:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231002170850.htm Explosion in fish biodiversity due to genetic recycling //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230929170932.htm 500种不同的fi的快速形成sh in a single lake, each with specialized ecological roles, resulted from a small but genetically diverse hybrid population. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:09:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230929170932.htm Polyps as pixels: Innovative technique maps biochemistry of coral reefs //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230928152702.htm Using an innovative new approach to sampling corals, researchers are now able to create maps of coral biochemistry that reveal with unprecedented detail the distribution of compounds that are integral to the healthy functioning of reefs. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:27:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230928152702.htm Plastic cloud: New study analyzes airborne microplastics in clouds //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927155426.htm Plastic waste that accumulates on land eventually ends up in the ocean as microplastics. However, it is now speculated that microplastics are also present in the atmosphere, contained in clouds. In a new study, researchers analyzed cloud water samples from high-altitude mountains in Japan to ascertain the amount of microplastics in them. They also shed light on how these airborne particles influence cloud formation and their negative impact on the climate. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:54:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927155426.htm Atlantic walrus more vulnerable than ever to Arctic warming //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927155413.htm Past cycles of climate change, along with human exploitation, have led to only small and isolated stocks of Atlantic walrus remaining. The current population is at high risk of the same issues affecting them severely, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:54:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927155413.htm Protecting lands slows biodiversity loss among vertebrates by five times //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927154602.htm Protecting large swaths of Earth's land can help stem the tide of biodiversity loss -- especially when those protected areas are in less disturbed landscapes and in countries with effective national governance. A new study looked at how amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds fared in protected versus unprotected areas worldwide. Vertebrate abundance decreased five times more slowly inside protected areas, offering much-needed support for the United Nations' '30 by 30' conservation initiative. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:46:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927154602.htm Microplastics are found in cave water and sediment //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927154257.htm Researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system that had been closed to human visitors for 30 years. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:42:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927154257.htm How to save plants from climate change? Just ask them //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927003448.htm Climate change and a range of human-caused factors have disrupted the habitats of many California native trees and other plant species. Efforts to protect or relocate plant species would be bolstered by understanding which habitats are best suited for each species. A new study identified a range of characteristics from more than 100 types of plants that can be analyzed to determine each species' preferred temperature and rainfall amount. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:34:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230927003448.htm Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts on the river ecosystem //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230925124824.htm An experiment using water from a large wastewater treatment plant has shown that this water continues to affect river diversity and the trophic web (food web) despite being properly treated and highly diluted before discharge. The study shows that the limits currently in place and the procedures used to treat wastewater may not be sufficient to protect the natural properties of food webs. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:48:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230925124824.htm By air, rain and land: How microbes return after a wildfire //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230925124801.htm Ecological disturbances like wildfires disrupt microbial communities. Researchers found that dispersal played a pivotal role in re-establishing surface-level communities. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:48:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230925124801.htm Ocean acidification makes ecologically important seaweed species fragile //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230925124745.htm Ocean acidification will likely almost triple by the end of the century -- a drastic environmental change that could impact important marine species like fleshy seaweeds, algae that grow vertically and promote biodiversity in more than a third of the world's coastline. To get a better idea of how seaweeds might fare in a rapidly acidifying ocean, a team of marine scientists subjected a common fleshy seaweed species to the acidification levels expected by the end of the century. They report that increased acidification impacted the seaweed's chemical balance, made both its structure and its tissues weaker, and reduced its overall chances of survival. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:47:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230925124745.htm Re-wetting is key for boosting CO2 storage in southern US peatlands //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230922110750.htm 维持水位在20到30 centim之间eters below the local water table will boost southern peatlands' carbon storage and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases they release back into the atmosphere during dry periods by up to 90%, a new study finds. Applying this guideline on 100,000 acres of restored or partially restored peatlands across the Southeast could reduce U.S. carbon losses by 2% to 3% of our total national goal. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:07:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230922110750.htm We could sequester CO2 by 're-greening' arid lands, plant scientists say //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921154543.htm Reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere will take more than cutting emissions -- we will also need to capture and store the excessive volumes of already-emitted carbon. A team of plant scientists argue that arid lands such as deserts could be one answer to the carbon-capture problem. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:45:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921154543.htm How climate warming could disrupt a deep-rooted relationship //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921154458.htm Trees depend on fungi for their well-being. As climate change and global warming cause higher temperatures and amplified drought, little is known about how these important fungi will respond. To investigate this issue, a research team conducted a climate change experiment where they exposed boreal and temperate tree species to warming and drought treatments to better understand how fungi and their tree hosts respond to environmental changes. Their findings revealed that the combined effects of warming and water stress will likely result in major disturbances of ectomycorrhizal networks and may harm forest resilience and function. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:44:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921154458.htm Extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921154422.htm A groundbreaking study has provided new insights into the extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains across the world, with an estimated 23 million people believed to be affected by potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste. The study used a new georeferenced global database of 185,000 metal mines compiled by the team alongside a combination of process-based modelling and empirical testing to predict the dispersal of mine waste in river systems to offer a comprehensive understanding of the environmental and health challenges associated with metal mining activities, examining both historical and active mining operations. With the rapid growth of metal mining crucial to the world making the transition to green energy, the study provides governments, mining companies, environmental regulators, and communities impacted by mining operations with a tool to understand the impacts of environmental impact of mining. Ultimately it is hoped that this will make it easier to mitigate the environmental effects of historical and present mining and help to minimise the impacts of future mining development on communities, while also protecting food and water security. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:44:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921154422.htm Mussels able to adjust heart rate to cope with marine heatwaves //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921105743.htm New research shows that mussels are pretty crafty sea creatures: able to withstand marine heatwaves by adjusting their heart rate and other physiological functions, boding well for their survival in future decades as the world heats up. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:57:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921105743.htm New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921105730.htm Sewage pollution, whether treated or untreated, was found to be the primary driver of increased nutrients, algae, and sewage fungus in rivers. Sewage discharge also radically altered plant, animal, and microbe communities, increasing the abundance of harmful species. Run-off from agriculture was also found to lower water quality and be particularly harmful for sensitive insect groups. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:57:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230921105730.htm Almost half of koala habitats will be under high bushfire threat by 2070 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230918105133.htm The research team generated a series of fire susceptibility maps. These show the proportion of Australia experiencing 'high' or 'very high' fire susceptibility increasing from 14.9% now to 15.66% by 2070 -- while fire susceptibility of areas suitable for the plants that koalas depend on is tipped to jump from 39.56% to 44.61% by 2070. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:51:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230918105133.htm Study shows replanting logged forests with diverse mixtures of seedlings accelerates restoration //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230915144334.htm • Twenty-year experiment finds that active replanting beats natural recovery for restoring logged tropical forests. • The higher the diversity of replanted tree species, the more quickly canopy area and biomass recovered. • Results emphasize the importance of preserving biodiversity in pristine forests and restoring it in recovering logged forest. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:43:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230915144334.htm Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230914224040.htm Results provide the first measurements of how sea-ice algae and other single-celled life adjust to the dramatic seasonal rhythms in the Southern Ocean. The results provide clues to what might happen as this ecosystem shifts under climate change. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:40:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230914224040.htm Rivers are rapidly warming, losing oxygen; aquatic life at risk //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230914114710.htm Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a new article. The study shows that of nearly 800 rivers, warming occurred in 87% and oxygen loss occurred in 70%. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:47:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230914114710.htm Scientists find good places to grow long-spined sea urchins, a starting point to restore 'the lawn mowers of the reefs' //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230913122752.htm Scientists are trying to raise as many urchins as possible because they eat algae that could otherwise smother reef ecosystems and kill corals. Researchers have identified algae on which larval sea urchins grow into juveniles in a lab setting. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:27:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230913122752.htm Freshwater connectivity can transport environmental DNA through the landscape //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230913003305.htm A new article uses environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to analyze fish and zooplankton communities. The study found that the movement of water between freshwater bodies, or freshwater connectivity, can transport eDNA. This highlights the potential of eDNA to provide a comprehensive view of freshwater biodiversity. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:33:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230913003305.htm Plant-based food alternatives could support a shift to global sustainability //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230912113522.htm Replacing 50% of meat and milk products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31% and halt the degradation of forest and natural land, according to new research. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:35:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230912113522.htm Climate change is reducing global river water quality //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230912110134.htm A review of almost 1000 studies on the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers around the world has found an overall negative effect on water quality in rivers globally. An international team of experts sourced from every continent, conducted between 2000-2022. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:01:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230912110134.htm Ecology and artificial intelligence: Stronger together //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911191010.htm Many of today's artificial intelligence systems loosely mimic the human brain. In a new paper, researchers suggest that another branch of biology -- ecology -- could inspire a whole new generation of AI to be more powerful, resilient, and socially responsible. The paper argues for a synergy between AI and ecology that could both strengthen AI and help to solve complex global challenges, such as disease outbreaks, loss of biodiversity, and climate change impacts. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:10:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911191010.htm 'A crab is never just a crab' //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911141056.htm A herring in the North Sea, a crab in the Wadden Sea or an anemone fish on a coral reef, ... biologists like to think in terms of individual species that all have their own place within food webs in ecosystems across the world. 'But that is surely too simplistic thinking,' researchers warn. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:10:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911141056.htm Scientists find evidence of sea star species hybridization //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911141025.htm A new study presents genomic evidence of hybridization between two closely related species of sea stars -- Asterias rubens, the common starfish, and Asterias forbesi, known as Forbes' sea star. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:10:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230911141025.htm Invasive alien species play key role in 60% of global plant and animal extinctions //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907162622.htm A new report presents major findings on the gravity of impacts from invasive alien species on our planet. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:26:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907162622.htm Lack of evidence hampers progress on corporate-led ecosystem restoration //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907141939.htm An international team of scientists analysed publicly available sustainability reports released by 100 of the world's largest companies and found that around two-thirds of these global corporations are undertaking ecosystem restoration. However, the results highlight that despite many businesses claiming to actively rebuild damaged ecosystems, we know very little about what is actually being achieved. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:19:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907141939.htm Capturing carbon in savannas: New research examines role of grasses for controlling climate change //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105857.htm New research shows that, in addition to trees, humble grasses also play an essential role in capturing carbon. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:58:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105857.htm Fossil spines reveal deep sea's past //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm Right at the bottom of the deep sea, the first very simple forms of life on earth probably emerged a long time ago. Today, the deep sea is known for its bizarre fauna. Intensive research is being conducted into how the number of species living on the sea floor have changed in the meantime. Some theories say that the ecosystems of the deep sea have emerged again and again after multiple mass extinctions and oceanic upheavals. Today's life in the deep sea would thus be comparatively young in the history of the Earth. But there is increasing evidence that parts of this world are much older than previously thought. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm Balancing biodiversity, climate change, food for a trifecta //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations with biodiversity and farming. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm Invasive species are animals, too: Considering a humane approach //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm Large herbivores keep invasive plants at bay //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124952.htm Elephants, buffaloes and other heavy herbivores are effective against invasive plants. This is the conclusion of a new study that used Indian data, including data from the world's largest survey of wildlife based on camera traps. But smaller animals can do the same: you don't need elephants to get the same effect, the researchers point out. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124952.htm Bit by bit, microplastics from tires are polluting our waterways //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124943.htm Urban stormwater particles from tire wear were the most prevalent microplastic a new study has found. The study showed that in stormwater runoff during rain approximately 19 out of every 20 microplastics collected were tire wear particles with anywhere from 2 to 59 particles per liter of water. Tire rubber contains up to 2500 chemicals with the contaminants that leach from tires considered more toxic to bacteria and microalgae than other plastic polymers. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124943.htm Farms that create habitat key to food security and biodiversity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904151038.htm Diversified farming is an important complement to forest protections for reversing tropical biodiversity declines. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:10:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904151038.htm Coastal fisheries show surprising resilience to marine heat waves //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121626.htm New research found that marine heat waves -- prolonged periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures -- haven't had a lasting effect on the fish communities that feed most of the world. The finding is in stark contrast to the devastating effects seen on other marine ecosystems cataloged by scientists after similar periods of warming, including widespread coral bleaching and harmful algal blooms. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121626.htm Using evidence from last Ice Age, scientists predict effects of rising seas on coastal habitats //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831120640.htm The rapid sea level rise and resulting retreat of coastal habitat seen at the end of the last Ice Age could repeat itself if global average temperatures rise beyond certain levels, according to an analysis by an international team of scientists. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:06:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831120640.htm Emphasizing the need for energy independence could change the views of climate deniers, study says //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160823.htm Emphasising the need for energy independence and environmental stewardship could help to change people’s minds about the climate crisis, a new study says. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160823.htm After Chernobyl nuclear accident: The wild boar paradox, finally solved //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131130.htm 而鹿和狍子decre污染ased over time as expected, the measured levels of radioactivity in the meat of wild boar remained surprisingly high -- higher than the half-life of cesium would suggest. For many years, this 'wild boar paradox' was considered unsolved. Now an explanation has been found: It is a late aftermath of the nuclear weapons tests from the 1960s. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:11:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131130.htm Broken by bison, aspen saplings having a tough time in northern Yellowstone //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124431.htm In northern Yellowstone National Park, saplings of quaking aspen, an ecologically important tree in the American West, are being broken by a historically large bison herd, affecting the comeback of aspen from decades of over-browsing by elk. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:44:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829124431.htm Due to sea-ice retreat, zooplankton could remain in the deep longer //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130358.htm Due to intensifying sea-ice melting in the Arctic, sunlight is now penetrating deeper and deeper into the ocean. Since marine zooplankton respond to the available light, this is also changing their behavior -- especially how the tiny organisms rise and fall within the water column. As an international team of researchers has now shown, in the future this could lead to more frequent food shortages for the zooplankton, and to negative effects for larger species including seals and whales. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130358.htm Researcher finds inspiration from spider webs and beetles to harvest fresh water from thin air //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105521.htm A team of researchers is designing novel systems to capture water vapor in the air and turn it into liquid. They have developed sponges or membranes with a large surface area that continually capture moisture from their surrounding environment. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105521.htm Soils forming on the branches of trees are an overlooked forest habitat //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122014.htm A study on 'canopy soils' on old trees in Costa Rica shows they are important habitats and carbon stores that cannot easily be replaced. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122014.htm National parks support wildlife inside and outside their borders //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165528.htm Fresh research suggests that national parks enhance bird diversity inside their borders. Large parks also support higher diversity of both birds and mammals in nearby unprotected areas. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:55:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165528.htm Ice-free preservation method holds promise to protect reefs //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165400.htm An interdisciplinary team of researchers demonstrated that coral can be preserved through a new technique called isochoric vitrification. This process takes the selected coral fragments through the stages of cryopreservation and subsequent revival. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:54:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165400.htm