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Ecology Dec 29, 2023

'Ecology on steroids': How Australia's First Nations managed Australia's ecosystems

First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.

Earth Sciences Jan 11, 2023

Scientists delve into natural slicks on Lake Geneva

An EPFL researcher has, for the first time, documented slicks—those visually arresting, moving patches of smooth water—and explained what is happening beneath the surface.

Earth Sciences Oct 12, 2022

Geoscientists develop a technique that reveals the health of coral reefs from space

How healthy are coral reefs? And how are they responding to climate change? After more than 10 years of monitoring the Great Barrier Reef, University of Sydney geoscientists have developed a technique that allows them to ...

Environment Aug 16, 2022

Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda drop to 15-year low

The pedalos lie far from the water's edge and the flat stone slabs around the Sirmione peninsula are exposed after drought reduced the level of Italy's Lake Garda to a 15-year low.

Ecology Sep 21, 2020

Whale swims free of Australian river as 270 are stranded

A humpback whale has found its way back to sea weeks after getting lost in a murky, crocodile-infested river in northern Australia, while an estimated 270 pilot whales became stranded in the country's south.

Environment Nov 13, 2019

World thirst for oil keeps growing, with SUVs a key culprit

The world's thirst for oil will continue to grow until the 2030s, with climate-damaging emissions climbing until at least 2040—and consumers' insatiable appetite for SUVs is a big reason why.

Environment Aug 25, 2019

Ivory Coast's 'Floating Island' points to greener tourism

The seaside resort offers visitors a cool drink or tasty meal, a dip in a pool, a karaoke session or an overnight stay, all with a view.

Energy & Green Tech Jul 2, 2018

Diesel doesn't float this boat—team designs zero-emissions marine research vessel

Marine research could soon be possible without the risk of polluting either the air or the ocean. It's thanks to a new ship design and feasibility study led by Sandia National Laboratories.

Ecology Apr 10, 2018

Race for Mexico's 'cocaine of the sea' pushes two species toward extinction

The dried fish parts don't look like much to the novice eye, but the totoaba swim bladders discreetly displayed in this shop in Guangzhou, China sell for up to $20,000.

Hi Tech & Innovation Jul 11, 2017

Three European firms join in robot ship project

Three European companies are to work on a pioneering project to build a fully-automated supply ship, the French member of the scheme announced on Tuesday.

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