Genomic analysis reveals milestones in evolution of brown algae
A study from South Korea has revealed the evolutionary journey of brown algae through genomic analysis, with potential opportunities for aquaculture and developing sustainable...
Faltering progress with BNG could be improved with more time, people and data, suggests...
Early data released from a survey of over 100 professionals working in the ecology and environmental management sector in England has seemingly shown that...
Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs
A new method for examining the effects of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) seemingly reveals severe and lasting damage to small coastal creatures.
An...
Nature-friendly planning reform needed as over half of English Local Authorities missed legal deadline...
New research, released today (13 December) by Wildlife and Countryside Link, reveals that overstretched and under-resourced English Local Authorities have been struggling to meet...
Acoustic landscape monitoring suggested as a game-changer for biodiversity improvement
AgriSound team member Calum Pheby with "Polly".
What's described as the world's first fully automated acoustic 'panoramic' landscape monitoring system, which can report in...
Scottish University launches 55-acre biodiversity project
A 55-acre site close to Aberdeen is to become one of the largest biodiversity projects on a university campus in Scotland.
Robert Gordon University...
Exploring the effects of offshore wind farms on ocean life
An ambitious new project aims to explore the consequences of floating offshore wind farms (FLOW) on life throughout the marine food chain. The Marine...
Bee killing pesticides polluting the vast majority of English rivers
A new analysis of the latest official data from the Environment Agency has uncovered widespread river pollution linked to toxic neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics), known...
Climate impacts on European soils predicted by Manchester group
New research appears to reveal how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate...
New trade body code offers complete overview of invasive weed control factors
National trade body the Property Care Association has produced a 360° overview of all elements involved in the management of invasive weed control in...
Study measures link between chemicals and declining insect populations
Measuring exposure to over 1,000 different agrochemicals, researchers reported significant changes in behaviour and long-term survival of different insect populations in a new study...
DNA probes will be deployed in Antarctic krill project
A new project launched on 1 November aims to protect the Southern Ocean ecosystem by focusing on Antarctic krill, a keystone species. Rising ocean...
Durham researchers unveil robot system for studying honeybee behaviour
Researchers have developed what they describe as a revolutionary robotic system that allows for continuous, long-term observation of honeybee colonies.
The research, published in the...
Interview with dolphins-and-microplastics study authors
A recent paper in PLOS One presents evidence of dolphin inhalation of microplastics. An interview has been published with two of the authors, Leslie...
Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years of climate change
Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in...
Schools map habitats to boost biodiversity
The first annual report from the National Education Nature Park has been published, showing that more than 1 in 8 schools and colleges across...
European forest plants are migrating westwards because of nitrogen
Surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants are explainable, according to new research, by nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change.
The...
Study explores complex ocean conditions surrounding world’s most powerful tidal turbine
Innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys are being used to assist the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy, explains the Marine Biological Association...
How toxic are new biotechnological pesticides?
Biotechnological pesticides are a promising alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. But we have limited knowledge of how toxic they are to other organisms in...
Protecting just 0.7% of world’s land could help save a third of most unique...
Conservation efforts directed towards just 0.7% of the world’s land mass could help protect one third of the world’s threatened and unique tetrapod (four-limbed...
