environment

'Widespread methane leakage' from ocean floor off US coast

Posted in Featured, Science on 25th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

There are concerns that these new seeps could be making a hitherto unnoticed contribution to global warming.

Natural light in office boosts health

Posted in Medicine on 11th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Office workers with more natural light exposure at the office had longer sleep duration, better sleep quality, more physical activity and better quality of life.

Climate 'key driver' in European forest disturbances

Posted in Featured, Science on 6th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

These disturbances have intensified considerably in recent decades.

First national study finds trees saving lives, and reducing respiratory problems:

Posted in Medicine on 28th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Air pollution modeling reveals broad-scale impacts of pollution removal by trees.

One Third Of Borneo's Rainforest Has Been Cut Down

Posted in Featured, Science on 19th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Bad news for orangutans.