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ENN Twitter Tropical forests are important globally in removing carbon from the atmosphere. It has been assumed that the tress were the mechanism that made this work. New research from Princeton University has shed insight on the importance of bacteria that co-exist with the trees hav

ENN Twitter Climate change may push canopy-dwelling plants and animals out of the tree-tops due to rising temperatures and drier conditions, argues a new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. The development may be akin to “flattening” the tiered vegetatio

It has long been known that Africa has been facing a water crisis. Not only is the continent stressed because of erratic rainfall patterns, arid climates, and hot temperatures, but access to clean, safe drinking water is depriving much of the population of a basic human necessity. Spe

Its grouchy face and slimy, gelatinous body have won the blobfish the honour of becoming the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, as well as the unofficial title of world’s ugliest animal. ADVERTISEMENT <!–/* * Replace all instances of INSERT_RANDOM_

If you ever had a marine aquarium (or a swimming pool) you know that it is very important to keep the level of acidity (ph) within a narrow range for optimum results. In the case of the pool, to minimize corrosion of the metal parts in a heater and to reduce damage to the pool lining

ENN Twitter The Soil Association’s Emma Heesom talks to the Ecologist about what this year’s Organic September campaign is all about and how everyone can make a small change and a big difference… ADVERTISEMENT <!–/* * Replace all instances of INSERT_RANDOM_N

Besides the obvious stripes vs. spots, tigers and leopards are very similar — two top predatory cats that have the power and stealth to capture just about any prey. And if you were to find yourself face-to-face with one in the wild, the average person would probably be equally scared

Palm oil imports into Europe for use as car fuel increased by more than three-fold since 2006, raising concerns than renewable fuels targets may be contributing to deforestation, displacing marginalized communities, and driving greenhouse gas emissions in Southeast Asia, finds a new s

Kookaburras, koalas and kangaroos—Australia is well known for its charismatic animals and vast, seemingly untamable, wild spaces. But throughout the country, the national parks and reserves that protect these unique animals and ecosystems have come under increasing threat. New rules a

Let’s face it- summer is over. While we still might have one or two days over 80 degrees, there’s no denying that fall is coming. And the number one way we can tell that fall is coming is by that colorful foliage. ADVERTISEMENT <!–/* * Replace all instances of INS