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Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they’re responding to climate change
The KRILLGUARD researchers have developed ‘DNA probes’ to identify important genes within the krill’s sequenced genome. As ...
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Date of first coral and algae symbiosis pushed back by 170 million years
The study, led by PhD student Jonathan Jung, pushes back fossil evidence of the first known coral symbiosis by over 170 ...
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‘Golden’ fossil of ancient arthropod named after Natural History Museum scientist
A distant relative of spiders and scorpions is the new namesake of a Natural History Museum scientist.
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Urgent project to deepen understanding of Antarctic krill in a changing Southern Ocean
A new project, known as KRILLGUARD, launches today which aims to protect the Southern Ocean ecosystem by focusing on Antarctic krill, a keystone species in the ecosystem. Rising ocean temperatures are ...
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The evolution of birds made giant cicadas better flyers
An evolutionary ‘air race’ may have been taking place in forests during the age of dinosaurs. Fossils of giant cicadas show how they developed improved flight abilities following the evolution of ...
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Almost 80% of nature critical for human wellbeing is outside of protected areas
The push to protect 30% of land by 2030 has largely focused on increasing the amount of land that is protected. But this tactic is missing swathes of land that provide critical benefits for our ...
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Deaths from climate change-linked wildfires are on the rise globally
As the world gets hotter and drier, it’s increasingly likely to catch fire. New research has shown that the links between wildfires and climate change are stronger than ever, with thousands more ...
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Natural History Museum analysis finds critical ecosystems are not being protected by current 30by30 conservation efforts
Natural History Museum calls for a new approach to the landmark pledge to protect 30% of land and water by 2030 as part of historic agreement to protect world's biodiversity · New analysis from Museum ...
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A Diet of Deadly Plastic
Reporting on the vital influence and importance of marine environments for us or the planet. Images can be taken above or below the water. They should convey a message – symbolic or actual – whether ...