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The bear truth: conflict can be prevented with brand-new radar
- As human populations expand and climate change disrupts natural habitats, the Eurasian brown bear increasingly conflicts with people. A new technology... -
Changing boreal tree densities lead to higher wildfire risk and alter crucial forest functions
- The extensive northern forests of Canada, Alaska and Siberia are about to fundamentally change their tree density because of climate change. According... -
Unforeseen and substantial global increase in water usage and agricultural land raises concerns
- Can the world succeed in becoming more efficient with water and food resources, ensuring ample supply for nature's sustenance by 2050? No, according... -
Circular food production and plant-based proteins essential in tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis
- Circular food systems and increased consumption of plant-based proteins can improve global food security while reducing biodiversity loss, climate... -
Don't let the river surprise us
- Climate change not only leads to rising sea levels, but also puts our rivers to the test. Researchers of Wageningen University & Research warn... -
Scientists bring biophysics into remote Amazon classrooms
- Typically, Jordi Vilà and Martin Janssens are interested in fundamental research questions, such as: how clouds bringing rain to the Amazon... -
Inauguration Margreet van Zanten: ‘What goes up must come down
- In the Netherlands, air quality often leaves much to be desired. However, better understanding of how airborne substances spread and deposit can help... -
The future of algal blooms in lakes globally is in our hands
- What does the future hold for our lakes globally — clear waters or widespread algal blooms? A new study is the first to model and project algal... -
Beware of the full moon: Tropical forest mammals shy away from moonlight
- New research shows that half of the mammal species in tropical forests adjust their behaviours in response to the moon's phases. These findings... -
‘Transitioning to sustainable energy will, once again, transform our landscapes’
- In his role as a personal professor Post-Carbon Landscape Design, Sven Stremke hopes to impart the need for sustainable landscape architecture to his...