The untapped power of ocean winds – why New Zealand is looking offshore for future renewable energy

The latest synthesis report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear we need to prepare for intensifying impacts, while also cutting...

I’ve created a monstera! How to care for the ‘Swiss cheese plant’ in your life

Can a ‘nature repair market’ really save Australia’s environment? It’s not perfect, but it’s worth a shot

Australia has embarked on an experiment to create a market for biodiversity. No, we’re not talking about buying and selling wildlife, although, sadly, there is a...

New research shows how rapidly ice sheets can retreat – and what it could mean for Antarctic melting

The Antarctic Ice Sheet, which covers an area greater than the US and Mexico combined, holds enough water to raise global sea level by more than...

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is carrying a massive bloom of brown seaweed toward Florida and the Caribbean

An unwelcome visitor is headed for Florida and the Caribbean: huge floating mats of sargassum, or free-floating brown seaweed. Nearly every year since 2011, sargassum has...

Capitalising on climate anxiety: what you need to know about ‘climate-washing’

People are increasingly making choices about which products to buy and which service providers to use on climate change grounds. With concerns about climate change now...

Bird flu FAQ: What is avian influenza? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms? Are there effective treatments and vaccines? Will H5N1 become the next viral pandemic?

Avian influenza (‘bird flu’) is a highly transmissible and usually mild disease that affects wild birds such as geese, swans, seagulls, shorebirds, and also domestic birds...

PH saves 62.69 MW during 2023 Earth Hour

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) reported Monday that the country saved 62.69 megawatts (MW) of energy from turning off the lights from 8:30 p.m. to...

The Amazon is not safe under Brazil’s new president – a roads plan could push it past its breaking point

Conservationists breathed a sigh of relief when Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election in the fall of 2022. His predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, had...

Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative

Researchers discovered a way to turn superglue into strong, clear plastic that can be made into many shapes. Allison Christy, CC BY-ND The Research Brief is...