What the extreme fire seasons of 1910 and 2020 – and 2,500 years of forest history – tell us about the future of wildfires in the West

Oct 18, 2023 11:34 am UTC| Nature

Strong winds blew across mountain slopes after a record-setting warm, dry summer. Small fires began to blow up into huge conflagrations. Towns in crisis scrambled to escape as fires bore down. This could describe any...

The smarter the magpie, the better they can handle our noisy cities

Oct 18, 2023 11:31 am UTC| Nature

Cities are hard for wildlife. Many animal species avoid the cars, buildings, smog and fragmented habitats of urban environments. Then theres the noise pollution, a serious issue for humans and animals alike, according to...

Have we reached the end of nature? Our relationship with the environment is in crisis

Oct 18, 2023 11:29 am UTC| Nature

Recently, I encountered the thought-provoking expression God is dead, Marx is dead and I dont feel so well myself. I wonder if it is now the time to update this by adding Nature is dead? Has Nature, framed as being...

Climate Change Series

Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome

Oct 18, 2023 11:29 am UTC| Nature

The drought plaguing the Amazon is a worrying portrait of the climate challenges facing the world. The combination of the El Niño phenomenon and anthropogenic climate change has played a significant role in...

SK Chemicals Partners with Estée Lauder to Advance Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging

Oct 17, 2023 10:25 am UTC| Business Nature

South Koreas SK Chemicals Co. is teaming up with Estée Lauder to bring circular recycling into the cosmetic giants packaging, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the industry. SK Chemicals...

Critically endangered scalloped hammerheads gather in seas off Perth. They need protection

Oct 17, 2023 06:46 am UTC| Nature

Unlike nearly every other species of shark, scalloped hammerheads are highly social. They gather in large groups, or aggregations, numbering in the hundreds. But why? We dont know. With the help of drones, we now know a...

Elephant teeth: how they evolved to cope with climate change-driven dietary shifts

Oct 16, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Nature

Seeing elephants in the wild is a timelessly awe-inspiring experience. There are only three living species today: the African savannah elephant, African forest elephant, and Asian elephant. They are the remnants of a...