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Antarctica's first known amber whispers of a vanished rainforest

Amber has now been discovered on every continent, including Antarctica, following recent sediment core drilling.
#groundwater

Concerns regarding proposed groundwater Earth system boundary - Nature

Groundwater management must be reconsidered to avoid misleading assessments of resource sustainability.

How flooding affects the environment DW 01/09/2024

Flooding can have positive effects on ecosystems, such as distributing soil nutrients and promoting plant growth.
Floodwaters can act as a natural fertilizer and replenish groundwater supplies.

Concerns regarding proposed groundwater Earth system boundary - Nature

Groundwater management must be reconsidered to avoid misleading assessments of resource sustainability.

How flooding affects the environment DW 01/09/2024

Flooding can have positive effects on ecosystems, such as distributing soil nutrients and promoting plant growth.
Floodwaters can act as a natural fertilizer and replenish groundwater supplies.
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#biodiversity

One-Third of World's Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

Over one-third of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, emphasizing their crucial role in ecosystems and human livelihoods.

Are biodiversity efforts keeping up with the effects of climate change?

Biodiversity loss is a critical issue that receives less attention than climate change, yet it is essential for planetary health and human survival.

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

Human-induced biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, economies, and food production, requiring immediate transformative societal action to protect natural resources.

The scale of the biodiversity crisis laid bare

Ehrlich's book argues for urgent conservation to counteract significant global wildlife decline and extinctions.

Grappling with how clearings may support rainforest animal life - Harvard Gazette

Bais are significant for biodiversity in the Congo rainforest.
The study provided a detailed overview of bais in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.

Biodiversity impacts of the 2019-2020 Australian megafires - Nature

The frequency and impact of wildfires are escalating globally, posing severe threats to biodiversity and complicating conservation efforts.

One-Third of World's Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

Over one-third of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, emphasizing their crucial role in ecosystems and human livelihoods.

Are biodiversity efforts keeping up with the effects of climate change?

Biodiversity loss is a critical issue that receives less attention than climate change, yet it is essential for planetary health and human survival.

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

Human-induced biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, economies, and food production, requiring immediate transformative societal action to protect natural resources.

The scale of the biodiversity crisis laid bare

Ehrlich's book argues for urgent conservation to counteract significant global wildlife decline and extinctions.

Grappling with how clearings may support rainforest animal life - Harvard Gazette

Bais are significant for biodiversity in the Congo rainforest.
The study provided a detailed overview of bais in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.

Biodiversity impacts of the 2019-2020 Australian megafires - Nature

The frequency and impact of wildfires are escalating globally, posing severe threats to biodiversity and complicating conservation efforts.
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#climate-change

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Urgent action is needed to prevent water scarcity from endangering global food production.

Sharks deserting coral reefs as oceans heat up, study shows

Sharks are leaving coral reefs due to climate change, threatening their survival and disrupting vital reef ecosystems.

Toronto photographer highlights climate change in Antarctica in new exhibit | CBC News

Neil Ever Osborne uses photography to highlight the urgent effects of climate change in Antarctica, aiming to spark conversation and awareness.

Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature's carbon sink failing?

Earth's natural processes that absorb carbon are breaking down, posing risks for climate stability.

Europe's ski resorts face 'existential crisis' from climate crisis

Climate change poses an existential crisis for Europe's ski resorts, threatening snow levels and the viability of skiing as a sport.

A mass coral bleaching is underway. Here's how machine learning can help

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems supporting diverse marine life and have significant economic value. Rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching, threatening reef survival.

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Urgent action is needed to prevent water scarcity from endangering global food production.

Sharks deserting coral reefs as oceans heat up, study shows

Sharks are leaving coral reefs due to climate change, threatening their survival and disrupting vital reef ecosystems.

Toronto photographer highlights climate change in Antarctica in new exhibit | CBC News

Neil Ever Osborne uses photography to highlight the urgent effects of climate change in Antarctica, aiming to spark conversation and awareness.

Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature's carbon sink failing?

Earth's natural processes that absorb carbon are breaking down, posing risks for climate stability.

Europe's ski resorts face 'existential crisis' from climate crisis

Climate change poses an existential crisis for Europe's ski resorts, threatening snow levels and the viability of skiing as a sport.

A mass coral bleaching is underway. Here's how machine learning can help

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems supporting diverse marine life and have significant economic value. Rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching, threatening reef survival.
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Who Lives At The Rainforest Cafe? | Defector

The Rainforest Cafe symbolizes a blend of rainforest ecosystems rather than a specific one, reflecting a broader cultural commentary on rainforests.
#environmental-impact

Wildfires Are Contaminating Water Supplies

Wildfires have lasting impacts on watershed health, affecting water quality and ecosystems long after the flames are extinguished.

The Medicines We Take Don't All Break Down In Our Bodies - They End Up Here Instead

Modern medicines pose a significant threat to ecosystems due to pharmaceuticals contaminating waterways and harming wildlife, necessitating urgent changes in drug design.

Urban wildfires pose a serious threat to water quality and aquatic life, research shows

Urban wildfires introduce toxic pollutants that threaten stream ecosystems and the benthic macroinvertebrates that serve as indicators of water quality.

Europe's exhausted oyster reefs once covered area size of Northern Ireland'

Natural oyster reefs once spanned extensive areas across Europe, now drastically reduced due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.

Wildfires Are Contaminating Water Supplies

Wildfires have lasting impacts on watershed health, affecting water quality and ecosystems long after the flames are extinguished.

The Medicines We Take Don't All Break Down In Our Bodies - They End Up Here Instead

Modern medicines pose a significant threat to ecosystems due to pharmaceuticals contaminating waterways and harming wildlife, necessitating urgent changes in drug design.

Urban wildfires pose a serious threat to water quality and aquatic life, research shows

Urban wildfires introduce toxic pollutants that threaten stream ecosystems and the benthic macroinvertebrates that serve as indicators of water quality.

Europe's exhausted oyster reefs once covered area size of Northern Ireland'

Natural oyster reefs once spanned extensive areas across Europe, now drastically reduced due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.
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#conservation

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.

Fall of the wild: why pristine wilderness is a human-made myth

Humans have historically coevolved with nature, shaping ecosystems rather than simply being part of a pristine wilderness.

The Threat of Invasive Species Has Been Wildly Overgeneralized

Large herbivores, whether they are native or introduced, have the same impact on plant diversity.
The study challenges the popular notion that invasive species are always detrimental to ecosystems.

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.

Fall of the wild: why pristine wilderness is a human-made myth

Humans have historically coevolved with nature, shaping ecosystems rather than simply being part of a pristine wilderness.

The Threat of Invasive Species Has Been Wildly Overgeneralized

Large herbivores, whether they are native or introduced, have the same impact on plant diversity.
The study challenges the popular notion that invasive species are always detrimental to ecosystems.
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This Country Packs 45,000 People Into Every Square Mile

Urbanization is essential for accommodating large populations in densely populated countries.
High population density can strain infrastructure and negatively impact biodiversity.

Humanitree School Hive and Flight / Rosan Bosch Studio

Humanitree School employs a learner-centered design that supports diverse learning styles through flexible environments.

Metal-Rich Ocean Deposits Produce Dark Oxygen'

Oxygen is produced in the dark of the deep ocean, highlighting a unique ecosystem.
Polymetallic nodules raise questions about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining.

Strange and wondrous creatures: plankton and the origins of life on Earth

Plankton are essential for Earth's ecosystems and play a vital role in aquatic environments.

Generative AI UX Design Patterns

AI solutions can transform user experiences and tasks, rearranging flows and optimizing specific actions.
GenAI can be utilized as a feature, application, platform, and within ecosystems, providing distinct experiences for various user needs.
AI tools are reshaping how experiences are built, catering to industry, organizational, and individual demands.
#ai

This AI just figured out geometry - is this a step towards artificial reasoning?

An AI developed by Google Deepmind can solve International Mathematical Olympiad-level geometry problems by learning basic principles from large amounts of data.
Mass predator die-offs can have significant effects on the delicate balance of ecosystems, but there is still limited knowledge about these effects.

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/6/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds for various startups in the US, including Airstack, Altruist, and ARRIS.

This AI just figured out geometry - is this a step towards artificial reasoning?

An AI developed by Google Deepmind can solve International Mathematical Olympiad-level geometry problems by learning basic principles from large amounts of data.
Mass predator die-offs can have significant effects on the delicate balance of ecosystems, but there is still limited knowledge about these effects.

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/6/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds for various startups in the US, including Airstack, Altruist, and ARRIS.
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Pollinators Flock to Flower-Filled Solar Panel Fields

Seeding solar panel areas with native wildflowers boosts pollinator abundance and diversity.
Vanishing pollinators can be saved by incorporating wildflowers in solar arrays on former agricultural land.

Meet the Real-life Versions of Dune's Epic Sandworms

Sandworms are central to the fictional planet Arrakis in Dune, where they excrete spice crucial to the ecosystem.
Real-life worms can grow up to several meters in length, similar to Dune's sandworms.

An Ally in the Climate Fight: Nature Itself

The recent global climate summit recognized the importance of protecting ecosystems and committed to halting deforestation and land degradation by 2030.
Scientists are using space-based lasers to measure the biomass of forests and determine how much carbon they store.

Are giant, venomous Joro spiders about to invade New York?

The Joro spider, a species from East Asia, known for web-weaving, is slowly migrating northwards in the US and may soon reach the northeast and even Canada.

Sandstorms: What are they, and why are they more frequent? DW 07/12/2024

Sandstorms, like tsunamis in the sky, have significant impacts by transporting massive amounts of sand and dust across continents, benefiting ecosystems through nutrient fertilization.

Nature Notes: Take a moment to admire damselflies

The male banded demoiselle uses wings as semaphore for mating and territorial purposes.
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