A new collection of papers on artificial light at night show the impact of light pollution to be surprisingly far-reaching, with even low levels of artificial light disrupting species communities and entire ecosystems. Published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B , the special theme issue, which includes 16 scientific papers, looks at the effects of […]
Read MoreAs of today, climate models face the challenge of providing the high-resolution predictions—with quantified uncertainties—needed by a growing number of adaptation planners, from local decision-makers to the private sector, who require detailed assessments of the climate risks they may face locally. This calls for a step change in the accuracy and usability of climate predictions […]
Read MoreA trailblazing marine environment fund – designed to help ensure Scotland’s coasts and seas are healthy, productive and nature-rich – is already having a great impact, after its first two years saw over £3.2m in funding distributed to 45 projects. Examples of the projects funded around Scotland include improving the ability to rescue stranded marine […]
Read MoreAchieving Africa’s sustainable growth requires leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation to fight multidimensional vulnerabilities, experts have emphasized. They made the call during a session on science, technology, and innovation (STI) on the margins of the 9th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development that was held in a hybrid format in Niamey, the […]
Read MoreMicro-plastic pollution is possibly one of the worst environmental disasters in the making. And the scale of the problem is growing every year despite large efforts to limit plastic pollution in the first place. That means that between the existing and new plastic waste floating around oceans, rivers, and lakes, there is a major need […]
Read MoreWe are in the twilight of the golden age of tech. The headlines are everywhere. Big tech is downsizing (or rightsizing, depending who you ask). The days of hockey-stick profits seem behind us, with the sector losing $7.4 trillion in one year. Twitter, Google, Amazon and Meta are laying off thousands of employees. Say what you will about the […]
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