In 1831, a volcanic island named Ferdinandea emerged off Sicily, sparking claims by Britain, France, and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The island, about 800m across and 60m high, eroded and disappeared by 1832, leaving behind a submerged volcanic cone now home to a marine ecosystem.
Residents of Le Corbusier's l'Unité d'Habitation in Firminy, France, endure indoor temperatures up to 40C during heatwaves. Protected as a historic monument, the building lacks shutters, trapping heat and highlighting vulnerabilities in social housing.
The Galapagos Islands have successfully removed over 140,000 invasive goats across three regions through a $10.5 million operation, utilizing 'Judas goats' with transmitters to locate and eliminate the remaining population, leading to the rejuvenation of native plant species and habitats for wildlife such as the Galápagos rail.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna donated $5.5 million to close a $10 million fundraising target, securing the Moon Camp shoreline forest near Big Bear Lake and protecting the nesting site of famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.
Estudo aponta que onças-pardas mudam seu comportamento e evitam locais frequentados por cães domésticos em unidades de conservação de Águas de Santa Bárbara (SP), revelando pressão indireta sobre o predador.
A study in Vertebrate Zoology identifies seven new diamond frog species in Madagascar, using genetic and anatomical analysis to reveal hidden biodiversity and aid conservation efforts.
British Columbia is investing $500,000 in a 70-hectare restoration of the Cowichan Estuary, aiming to boost biodiversity, enhance climate resilience, and support Indigenous stewardship, with the project being the largest of its kind on Vancouver Island.
Les habitants du Porge sont rentrés chez eux 11 jours après leur évacuation due au mégafeu de Saumos, découvrant un paysage calciné et 180 habitations réduites en cendres. Le feu a dévoré 42 000 hectares depuis le 22 juillet, laissant les résidents sous le choc et l'angoisse.
The woodlouse, an ancient detritivore with over 300 regional names, is celebrated for its ecological role in breaking down plant matter and its ability to withstand toxic pollution. Nominated for Invertebrate of the Year, the article highlights its unique characteristics and the fondness people have for this common crustacean.
Harlequin frogs, facing severe decline and extinction, are losing their toxic skin defense in captivity due to the absence of natural rainforest bacteria. This vulnerability, compounded by chytrid fungus, challenges reintroduction efforts. Scientists from UC Berkeley and PARC are researching toxin restoration and implementing a 20-year conservation plan.
Des incendies de forêt fulgurants ont ravagé la ville de Spokane, dans l'État de Washington, détruisant plus de 700 habitations et entraînant l'évacuation de près de 65 000 familles. Le gouverneur a décrété l'état d'urgence face à cette catastrophe.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants released from captivity exhibited behavior and stress hormone levels very similar to wild elephants, proving their ability to successfully reintegrate into natural environments and regain independence.
A new Commonwealth-funded study challenges the long-held belief that introduced sugar gliders are the primary threat to critically endangered swift parrots in Tasmania. Researchers found no evidence of gliders killing parrots, instead highlighting habitat loss and other predators as key risks, contrasting with the Tasmanian government's previous focus.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, marking the third such event in five years, as July becomes the driest month on record. Extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, has fueled wildfires, stressed farmers, and revealed archaeological sites, prompting hosepipe bans for 23 million people.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, as extreme heat and a lack of rainfall intensify. This marks the third drought in five years, leading to hosepipe bans for 23 million people, numerous wildfires, and concerns for farmers and wildlife.
Uma expedição em águas internacionais, que aportou em Fortaleza, descobriu 31 espécies marinhas que podem ser inéditas para a ciência. Pesquisadores utilizaram tecnologia avançada para explorar a zona mesopelágica, revelando uma abundância de organismos e comportamentos nunca antes vistos.
A study by Lancaster University and the University of Texas found that invasive rats on tropical islands decimate seabird populations, leading to nutrient loss in surrounding coral reefs. This nutrient reduction alters the balance of cryptofauna (tiny fish and invertebrates), favoring invertebrates over fish, and consequently rewires the entire reef food chain, with significant conservation implications.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants, rewilded after years in captivity, successfully adapted to natural environments, exhibiting behavior and stress levels similar to wild elephants. This research provides strong evidence for the resilience and adaptability of captive elephants.
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell its Argos retail chain to Swift Partners for £120m, aiming to focus on its core food business. The deal, expected by February next year, ensures Argos's operations, staff, and Nectar points remain unchanged, with potential for new stores and a print catalogue return.
A 5-year study by Argonne National Laboratory reveals two Minnesota solar farms, replanted with native wildflowers and grasses, have significantly restored local ecosystems, increasing native plant species and beneficial insect populations, including a 20-fold rise in bee populations.
A Penn State study finds honey bees fed diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acids show a 90% survival rate after pesticide exposure, compared to less than 50% for those on saturated or monounsaturated fat diets, highlighting nutrition's role in enhancing resilience.
Les travailleurs indépendants dont les locaux ou logements ont été détruits par les incendies en Nouvelle-Aquitaine peuvent bénéficier d'une aide d'urgence allant jusqu'à 8 000 euros, annonce le gouvernement.
A Stage 0 river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has shown significant benefits, including reduced flood peaks by 38%, improved water quality with 41% less turbidity, and the creation of 7 hectares of wetlands supporting diverse wildlife.
A global study identifies eight recurring sound motifs in birdsongs across 3,160 passerine species, influenced by both evolution and environmental factors like habitat and communication distance.
