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Dunes through time

Dunes through time

For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the future of our coasts. Her project creates opportunities to include history in policy-making on…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the future of our coasts. Her project…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the future of our coasts…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that…
Scientists have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance

Scientists have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
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How beetles decode nature’s signals

How beetles decode nature’s signals

Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms behind their remarkable natural compass, using artificial intelligence to enrich her findings. 
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms behind their remarkable natural…
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms…
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms behind their remarkable…
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory…
Antarctica’s receding sea ice could impact seabirds’ food supply

Antarctica’s receding sea ice could impact seabirds’ food supply

Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent.
Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent.
Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the…
Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent.
Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of…
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Knowledge Moves

A monkey’s perspective on culture

In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural behaviours. Her research offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of the world’s most complex culture:…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural behaviours. Her research offers a…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural behaviours. Her research offers a…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share…
In search of Amazon’s ancient hunters

In search of Amazon’s ancient hunters

South America holds a unique place in human history as the final continental frontier for early settlers. José Iriarte is researching how these pioneers traversed the Colombian Amazon and left a mark on the region’s cultural fabric.
South America holds a unique place in human history as the final continental frontier for early settlers. José Iriarte is researching how these pioneers traversed the Colombian Amazon…
South America holds a unique place in human history as the final continental frontier for early settlers. José Iriarte is researching how these…
South America holds a unique place in human history as the final continental frontier for early settlers. José Iriarte is researching how these pioneers traversed the…
South America holds a unique place in human history as the final continental frontier for early settlers. José Iriarte is…

Frontier research for biodiversity

7 Dec 2023
Biodiversity is essential for preserving the health and stability of ecosystems, fostering a delicate ecological balance that ensures nature's ability to provide essential resources such as food, clean air, water, energy, and raw materials. Beyond these critical functions, biodiversity plays a key role in climate regulation and fortifying resilience against environmental changes. Within the…
Biodiversity is essential for preserving the health and stability of ecosystems, fostering a delicate ecological balance that ensures nature's ability to provide essential resources…
Biodiversity is essential for preserving the health and stability of ecosystems, fostering a delicate ecological balance that ensures nature's…
Biodiversity is essential for preserving the health and stability of ecosystems, fostering a delicate ecological balance that ensures nature's ability to provide essential…
Biodiversity is essential for preserving the health and stability of ecosystems, fostering a delicate ecological balance…