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CO2 emissions threaten ocean crisis
Posted in Science on 4th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have warned that marine life will be irreversibly changed unless CO2 emissions are drastically cut.
Walking in nature lowers risk of depression, scientists find
Posted in Featured, Medicine on 4th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new study has found quantifiable evidence that supports the common idea that walking in nature could lower your risk of depression.
Earth 'entering new extinction phase' says US study
Posted in Science on 20th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
The report, led by the universities of Stanford, Princeton and Berkeley, said vertebrates were disappearing at a rate 114 times faster than normal.
Protect more bee species to safeguard crops, say scientists
Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Almost 80% of crop pollination by wild bees is provided by just 2% of the most common species, say scientists.
Conservation parks are growing, so why are species still declining?
Posted in Science on 14th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Nearly 15% of Earths land surface is protected in parks and reserves. By 2020, we should reach the agreed global target of 17%.