Researchers connect the dots between aquatic biodiversity and human nutrition
That more diverse an aquatic area, the more nutrients make it to our plates
Apr 2021 14
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Berly McCoy is a freelance science writer and media producer based in Northwest Montana covering biology, chemistry, food and the environment. Her work has appeared in Scientific American, PBS NewsHour, NPR, Hakai and elsewhere. Find her on Twitter at @travlinscientst.
Apr 2021 7
Researchers dumped tons of coffee pulp on degraded lands. The reforestation jolt was dramatic
Using agricultural waste as fertilizer led to healthier soils, less invasives, and more tree canopy cover
Mar 2021 31
Trailblazing research uncovers urban gardens as a hidden powerhouse for pollinators
Researchers quantified nectar supply in rural and urban areas and found the scale of production in city gardens overwhelming
Mar 2021 24
We can protect only a subset of the ocean; which piece should we choose?
Researchers have pioneered a novel way to identify marine areas that—if protected—will bolster food security and safeguard marine life, all while reducing carbon emissions
Mar 2021 17
What’s the economic value of intact ecosystems compared to human-dominated ones?
The answer, researchers contend, depends on many factors—key among them, the price of carbon
Mar 2021 10
Some wild pigs, contrary to their reputation, benefit rainforests
Researchers in Malaysia found that native wild pigs can be accidental tropical forest gardeners, giving rarer, local species a leg up
Mar 2021 3
How much can planting trees offset a city’s emissions?
Researchers measured the potential of 1000s of cities to offset their carbon emissions by reforesting. Prospects are greatest in smaller cities and in the Global South
Feb 2021 24
Climate change compels us to reconsider protected area borders
New research suggests that governments should designate protected areas based on land qualities—not current species’ locations.
Feb 2021 17
Researchers find a missing piece in coral reef restoration: crabs
They transplanted native crabs to degraded coral reefs patches to help clear out the seaweed. It worked better than they imagined.
Feb 2021 10
Where would birds be without us?
To reassess current conservation efforts, researchers simulated the potential ranges of bird species on a landscape devoid of people
