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Ecosystems

All articles tagged with #ecosystems

science3 days ago•261 min saved

Ocean Deoxygenation Emerges as Earth's 10th Planetary Boundary

Scientists argue aquatic deoxygenation could be Earth’s 10th tipping point, supplementing the existing Planetary Boundaries. Warming temperatures and nutrient runoff are reducing dissolved oxygen across lakes, reservoirs, and oceans, with notable declines such as 40% oxygen loss in midwaters off California since 1960. If widespread, this trend threatens marine life, fisheries, and global climate feedbacks, underscoring the need to cut emissions and curb nutrient pollution to safeguard ecosystems and economies.

via AOL.com|

#aquatic-deoxygenation #climate-change #ecosystems

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Dinosaurs Thrived in North America Until Asteroid Impact

New dating of fossils from New Mexico suggests dinosaurs thrived until the asteroid impact, challenging previous beliefs that they declined long before the mass extinction, and revealing diverse ecosystems in the late Cretaceous period.

via Ars Technica|

#cretaceous #dinosaurs #ecosystems

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Plants Self-Organize in Hidden Natural Patterns

Scientists have discovered a widespread 'hidden order' in drylands worldwide, where plants self-organize into a disordered hyperuniform pattern that optimizes resource use and enhances survival in extreme conditions, with implications for ecosystem resilience and early warning signs of environmental stress.

via Live Science|

#disordered-hyperuniformity #drylands #ecosystems

environment4 months ago•0 min saved

Trump Questions Ukraine's Chances Against Russia Amid Ongoing Conflicts

The article highlights the increasing pressure on Europe's water resources due to pollution, droughts, and floods, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem protection and better wastewater management through a series of reports and debates by Euronews.

via Euronews.com|

#droughts #ecosystems #environment

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Major Ocean Currents Face Critical Shifts Threatening Global Ecosystems

Research indicates that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world's largest ocean current, may shift its location and change its strength over the coming centuries due to natural cycles and climate change, potentially impacting global climate, sea levels, and ecosystems.

via IFLScience|

#antarctic-circumpolar-current #climate-change #ecosystems

microbiology5 months ago•16 min saved

Broad host range phages are widespread across ecosystems

The study finds that phages with broad host ranges are common across various ecosystems, supported by extensive metagenomic data and advanced genomic analysis pipelines, highlighting their ecological significance and diversity.

via Nature|

#bacteriophages #ecosystems #host-range

environment6 months ago•3 min saved

Climate Change Threatens to Decimate Arctic Reindeer Populations

Climate change poses a severe threat to Arctic reindeer populations, with potential declines of nearly 60% globally and over 80% in North America by the end of the century if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, impacting biodiversity, indigenous communities, and Arctic ecosystems.

via vox.com|

#arctic #biodiversity #climate-change

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Hidden Risks: Critical Systems on the Verge of Collapse

The article highlights various critical issues on the brink of collapse, including ecosystems like the Salish Sea's salmon populations, water shortages due to droughts, aging infrastructure, societal systems such as education and the economy, and broader concerns like climate change, AI's impact on critical thinking, and insect extinction, emphasizing that these problems are often overlooked despite their severity.

via BuzzFeed|

#ai-and-misinformation #climate-change #ecosystems

environment7 months ago•3 min saved

Most fungal biodiversity hotspots lie outside protected areas, urging urgent conservation

Researchers highlight the urgent need to protect Earth's underground fungal networks, which are vital for ecosystem health, carbon storage, and agriculture, but are largely unprotected and threatened by human activities, calling for immediate conservation efforts.

via The Guardian|

#biodiversity #climatechange #conservation

science8 months ago•4 min saved

ESA's Biomass Satellite Debuts Stunning Images of Earth's Forests and Ecosystems

ESA's new Biomass satellite has released its first images, showcasing Earth's most intact ecosystems like forests, deserts, and glaciers, using advanced radar technology to provide unprecedented insights into carbon storage, climate change, and environmental health, marking a significant advancement in global environmental monitoring.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#biomass-satellite #climate-change #earth-observation

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Research Reveals a Hidden Rule Governing All Life on Earth

New research suggests that all life on Earth follows a hidden rule, with life radiating from core areas within bioregions, which could enhance our understanding of ecosystems and aid conservation efforts.

via Yahoo|

#biodiversity #bioregions #conservation

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover a Universal Rule Governing All Life on Earth

New research suggests that all life on Earth follows a hidden rule, originating from a core area in each bioregion and radiating outward, which could enhance our understanding of ecosystems and aid conservation efforts.

via Boy Genius Report|

#biodiversity #bioregions #conservation

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Confirm a Universal Rule Governing All Life on Earth

A new study provides empirical evidence that all life on Earth follows a 'core-to-transition' organization, where most species originate from biodiversity-rich core regions and expand outward, with environmental factors like heat and drought influencing their spread, offering insights into biodiversity patterns and responses to climate change.

via Yahoo|

#biodiversity #biogeography #climate-change

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists uncover ancient Antarctic secrets and hidden mountain ranges

Scientists drilling into Antarctica's ice uncovered a hidden subglacial river and a school of lobster-like creatures, revealing insights into ice melt processes that could accelerate sea level rise and impact global ecosystems and coastal communities.

via Yahoo|

#antarctica #climate-change #ecosystems

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover Lobster-Like Creatures Deep in Antarctic Ice

Scientists drilling into Antarctica's ice uncovered a hidden, slow-moving subglacial river that may accelerate ice melting and sea level rise, and even found lobster-like creatures, highlighting the importance of understanding these hidden ecosystems and their impact on global climate.

via The Cool Down|

#antarctica #climate-change #ecosystems