97% of Earth’s land area may no longer be ecologically intact
Only between 2% and 3% of the Earth’s terrestrial surface can be considered ecologically intact, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
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Crop rotations with beans and peas offer more sustainable and nutritious food production
Crop rotations with beans and peas offer more sustainable and nutritious food production, finds new study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Seagrass loss around the UK may be much higher than previously thought
By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Dogfish between seagrass. Image: Frogfish Photography The United Kingdom (UK) could have lost as much as 92% of historic [...]
Nearby vessels interrupt feeding of southern resident killer whales, especially females
How do boats affect the behavior of killer whales? Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Harbor porpoises on the decline in the German North Sea
Numbers of Phocoena phocoena harbor porpoises, a sentinal species, have declined over the past two decades due to human activities: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Scientists warn of likely massive oil spill endangering the Red Sea, region’s health
Scientists from Stony Brook warn of the risk of massive oil spill in Red Sea: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Decaying jellyfish blooms can cause temporary changes to water column food webs
How fast are nutrients from decaying jellyfish blooms recycled into marine ecosystems? Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Evolution of radio-resistance is more complicated than previously thought
Scientists select for a new strain E. coli highly resistant to radiation in the laboratory: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Ancient gene family protects algae from salt and cold in an Antarctic lake
Glycerol protects algae in Antarctica from extreme conditions: Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Plastic debris releases potentially harmful chemicals into seabird stomach fluid
Plastic waste is toxic for seabirds: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
Effects of nutrient pollution in marine ecosystems are compounded by human activity
Climate change worsens effect of eutrophication on coastal ecosystems: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Tracking humanity’s latest toxins in stranded whales and dolphins
High levels of anthropogenic toxins found in stranded cetaceans: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Bird nests attract flying insects and parasites due to higher levels of carbon dioxide
By Nora Belblidia, science writer Researchers in Spain have examined bird nests in order to understand how flying insects and parasites detect gases as a way to locate their [...]
Satellite image data reveals rapid decline of China’s intertidal wetlands
Study shows a loss of nearly 40% of wetlands since the 1970s and calls for new legislation for their protection: Frontiers in Earth Science [...]
eDNA expands species surveys to capture a more complete picture
Casting a genetic net identifies more marine vertebrates than traditional surveys but has limits: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
NASA space data can cut disaster response times, costs
Using near-real-time satellite data could improve emergency management: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
Gulf Coast corals face catastrophe
Only rapid reduction of greenhouse gases will save Gulf of Mexico corals: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Palm oil: Less fertilizer and no herbicide but same yield?
International team investigates environmentally sustainable palm oil production: Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
Face palm: are palm oil boycotters hypocrites?
Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity - according to science, it is neither; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
Study documents impacts of selective logging on Congo’s intact forest landscapes
Logging in the timber-rich forests of northern Congo is a major driver of the region's economic development -- and its ecological impoverishment; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
Growing existing forests essential in mitigating global crises
“Proforestation” has significant potential in the United States; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
Young frogs that were stressed as tadpoles move less on land, putting their survival at risk
New Oregon State University research shows that juvenile northern red-legged frogs that have experienced climate-related stress as tadpoles are less likely to move on land, putting their survival at risk; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Research shows cattle ranching could help conserve rare African antelope, lions
Endangered African antelope and the lions that prey on them may benefit from certain cattle ranching practices in Kenya; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
How light from street lamps and trees influences the activity of urban bats
The team found that the response of bats to artificial light was intensified in areas with high tree cover. Credit: Christian Giese. A German study sheds new light on how [...]
Scientists propose rethinking ‘endangered species’ definition to save slow-breeding giants
Researchers at the Smithsonian Institute have proposed a ‘demographic safe space’ for Asian elephants, to improve conservation of these and other large, slow-breeding animals; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Floodplain forests under threat
A floodplain forest dominated by oaks. Credit: Albert Reif. — by University of Freiberg, Germany A team from the Institute of Forest Sciences at the University of [...]
Want to save the planet? Stop trying to be its friend
People tend to judge their environmental impact using moral intuition that evolved to handle social exchange -- but these tree huggers may be doing more harm than good, say researchers; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Squid could provide an eco-friendly alternative to plastics
Self-healing fabric, abrasion-resistant coatings, precision drug delivery and smart textiles are among the potential applications of squid 'ring tooth' protein; Frontiers in Chemistry [...]
Warning over deep-sea ‘gold rush’
Harmful deep sea mining could be avoided altogether if humanity moves towards a "circular economy" that focuses on reuse and recycling of metals, reduces overconsumption and limits built-in obsolescence of technology; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Comparing the world’s mega-canals
Researchers have compiled a database of all the water transfer megaprojects currently existing and planned by 2050; Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
Which animals will win and lose in a warming Antarctic?
Seafloor predators and open-water feeding animals will benefit from climate change, while those associated with sea ice for food or breeding are most at risk; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Boston Harbor cleanup was economically justifiable, finds new study
The cleanup of America's filthiest harbor is now worth between $30 and $100 billion in ecosystem services; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Farmers will benefit from a new method of monitoring pasture nutrients
By quickly monitoring changes in pasture nutrients, farmers can adapt their animals' grazing methods accordingly: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
How safe is GM cotton?
GM cotton in Mexico is delivering monster crops, without the Frankenstein – thanks to traditional farming practices and use of non-GM ‘refuges’; Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. [...]
Vessel tracking exposes the dark side of trading at sea
Exchanging catches at sea, in unregulated waters, enables illegal activities like drug smuggling and human trafficking: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Is Big Data the solution to climate challenges? Professor John Kimball provides insights
The Chief Editor of the Data-Driven Climate Sciences section of Frontiers in Big Data talks about what Big Data means for the environment and sustainability. [...]
High levels of hazardous chemicals found in plastics collected from Lake Geneva
The first analysis of plastic from the lake's beaches finds cadmium, mercury and lead, sometimes at levels exceeding those permitted under EU law: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
New low-cost, sustainable material for reducing air and water pollution
A new 'green' material made from solid wastes and natural polymers promises better results than activated carbon in adsorbing pollution: Frontiers in Chemistry [...]
Organic food provides significant environmental benefits to plant-rich diets
The study of more than 34,000 people is the first to investigate the environmental impacts of both food choices and farm production systems: Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
No more deer in the headlight
Large mammals do use road crossing structures, finds a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Habitat restoration can maximize the benefits of marine protected areas
Spillover of oyster larvae from marine protected areas is only beneficial if harvested areas contain suitable oyster habitat, finds research in Frontiers in Marine Science. [...]
DNA in albatross feces reveals diet of fishery discards
A new, non-intrusive way to assess seabird diet described in Frontiers in Marine Science could help improve fisheries management and monitor marine biodiversity. [...]
Horizon Scan 2018: Emerging Issues in Marine Science
Frontiers in Marine Science is proud to launch the second edition of our annual Research Topic: Horizon Scan 2018: Emerging Issues in Marine Science. [...]
Current threats to our oceans are revealed
Recent study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, highlights emerging issues faced by the marine environment. [...]
Combining genomics with farmers’ traditional knowledge to improve wheat production
Scientists demonstrate that the indigenous knowledge of smallholder farming communities may yield genomic targets useful for wheat breeding. [...]
Strong policy supported by science to protect our oceans
New research, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, bridges the gap between policy makers and scientists to ensure sustainable use of our oceans. [...]
Open Science can save the planet
Open Access publisher Frontiers’ CEO, Kamila Markram, makes a case for why open science is the key to innovation, economic growth and solutions to a sustainable future. [...]
Open Science for the Oceans of Tomorrow
Oceans are the engines of our planet and open-science is improving communication between scientists and policy makers for their sustainable future use. [...]
Water for People or Nature: Do we Really Need to Choose?
New research published in Frontiers in Environmental Science discusses, for the first time, how to improve ecosystem conditions for societal use. [...]
Did Humans Create the Sahara Desert?
New research challenges the idea that changes in the Earth’s orbit triggered Sahara desertification. [...]
