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...
Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Nature
In 1981, scientists discovered that female fish exposed to high temperatures developed testes instead of ovaries. Since then, over 1,100 studies on different animal species, including 400 on freshwater fish, have found...
Slime after slime: why those biofilms you slip on in rivers are vitally important
Oct 16, 2023 09:09 am UTC| Nature
You might have noticed it after sliding on a rock in a Melbourne creek. Or it could have been wading through a Northern Territory waterhole. Its slime, and our rivers are full of it. Thats a good thing. Wherever there...
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us
Oct 15, 2023 04:03 am UTC| Nature
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems for people and coastal communities. They provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage. However, warming...
If we protect mangroves, we protect our fisheries, our towns and ourselves
Oct 12, 2023 07:34 am UTC| Nature
Mangroves might not look like much. Yes, they can have strange aerial roots. Yes, theyre surrounded by oozing mud. But looks can be deceiving. These remarkable shrubs and trees are nurseries for many species of fish,...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects