Researchers found that nearly 30,000 commercial vessel arrivals brought 430 sq km of submerged surface area to Alaska between 2012 and 2022. The study says this surface can carry marine organisms through biofouling.
An amateur naturalist's photograph on iNaturalist helped scientists identify a new hoverfly species. Researchers later found a specimen in Valle Nuevo National Park, confirming the discovery. This new species, Monoceromyia ndidiae, was formally described after laboratory analysis.
Following the catastrophic floods, Nepal is staring down an enormous reconstruction cost running into billions. To restore infrastructure and homes effectively, both local resources and international assistance will play pivotal roles.
Men in a Dutch office toilet became a small power station using a dedicated urinal. This rig extracted phosphate and ammonia while generating electricity for electric cars. Bacteria break down organic matter in urine, transferring electrons to electrodes for current production.
In 2023, record-setting storms brought a much-needed boost to Los Angeles's reservoirs and shallow groundwater levels. Yet, deeper aquifers, specifically those lying beneath fifty meters, showed only a slight recovery post-wet season, with just twenty-five percent of lost groundwater replenished.
A James Dyson Award project explores using waste for construction materials. Recycled aggregates like eggshells and glass replace conventional materials in cement. This approach reduces reliance on newly extracted natural resources.
The childhood farm of Jimmy Carter in Archery, Georgia, has been transformed into a historical park to preserve the essence of his early years. This site captures the rural environment and structures that influenced his formative life, where young Jimmy learned the value of hard work through various…
California crews removed more than 900,000 pounds of human debris while restoring about 40 acres at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. They also removed hazardous materials and old septic systems. Some telephone poles were left standing because purple martins use them for nesting.
A former Canadian warship, HMCS Annapolis, now serves as an artificial reef. This vessel was deliberately sunk off British Columbia in 2015. Over five years, more than 170 marine species colonized the sunken ship. The artificial reef provides crucial habitat for various marine organisms.
Researchers transformed used coffee grounds into a valuable construction material. Pyrolysis converted the grounds into biochar, which improved concrete's compressive strength. Replacing fifteen percent of sand with biochar increased concrete strength by nearly thirty percent.
A groundbreaking method has been unveiled by scientists that allows for the natural reading of immune cell data. This approach entails analyzing light emitted from molecules in immune cells, successfully distinguishing between activated and resting states with remarkable precision.
George Harrison purchased Friar Park in 1970 and began restoring its neglected Victorian gardens. He cleared overgrown vegetation and repaired damaged features, making gardening a family activity.
Nearly 100,000 sea urchins have been removed from three northern Norway sites by almost 500 volunteers since 2024. The effort has helped kelp and seaweeds return to previously barren seabeds, creating nursery habitat for fish and supporting marine biodiversity.
Australia is embracing sustainability by turning discarded coffee cups into road materials. In Penrith, New South Wales, a groundbreaking project resurfaced local roads with a recycled asphalt mixture, incorporating approximately 135,000 coffee cups and countless glass bottles.
A former teacher is restoring Minnesota wetlands on his property. He has spent thirty years transforming his land back to its natural state. This restoration effort aims to combat significant wetland loss across the state. Wetlands provide vital ecological services and support biodiversity.
In 1987, 30 bison were brought back to Kansas’ Konza Prairie as part of a long-term study of grassland ecology. Over the next 29 years, researchers found that bison grazing was linked to a major rise in native plant diversity.
Swiss entrepreneur Thomas Gasser is constructing twenty underground mega bunkers deep within Alpine rocks. These secure vaults will safeguard the valuable assets of the world's wealthiest individuals. Each bunker offers a ninety-nine-year lease, with prices beginning at one million Swiss francs.
In North Florida, a wildlife center is now home to four red-ruffed lemurs, whose presence aids in funding crucial rainforest restoration projects in Madagascar. Visitor interactions facilitate the planting of thousands of trees each year.
Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea. This massive structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and transmit it ashore. The island's design incorporates nature-inclusive elements to support marine life and bird species.
Researchers are investigating a new method to filter microplastics from water. This approach uses waste generated during water treatment as a filtering material. Tests show this repurposed waste achieved significant microplastic removal efficiencies.
The National Wildlife Federation’s Resilient Schools and Communities programme has brought nearly 4,000 New York City public school students together to restore coastal dunes at Coney Island Creek Park.
The discovery of Silescelida acristata, a fossil unearthed in Brazil, provides crucial insights into the origins of early archosauriform reptiles. This remarkable creature thrived at a pivotal time, just before the dawn of dinosaurs.
In a significant move, New York City disclosed withheld documents on air quality after 9/11, suggesting that officials may have misrepresented the dangers present post-collapse of the Twin Towers. A memo warned of potential lawsuits for toxic exposure and city liability concerns.
In a startling archaeological find, researchers uncovered a burial site dating back to the Stone Age, predating nearby Roman graves by thousands of years. The grave contained a battle axe, striking amber beads, and a unique necklace fashioned from the teeth of 42 animals.
