ENVIRONMENT
Global Wildlife Trade Tracking Needs To Be Overhauled
A study from Hong Kong analyzing wildlife trade data highlights concerning gaps in our knowledge of the global wildlife trade.
Making Green Spaces Accessible in Cities
Green spaces close to locations frequented in daily routines can encourage city-dwellers to spend more time in nature.
New AI Model Detects Methane Emissions From Space More Accurately
This will help in tracking and reducing methane emissions to fight climate change.
Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting
Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.
PM2.5 Caused 135 Million Premature Deaths In Last Four Decades
Asia had the highest number of early deaths caused by PM2.5 pollution, totalling a staggering 98.1 million.
Self-Medicating Orangutan Seen In Indonesia
Scientists have documented a Sumatran orangutan applying the sap of a pain-relieving plant to an open wound, suggesting a shared ancestral origin of human wound care practices.
Forests Can Trap Airborne Microplastics
The study revealed that airborne microplastics stick to the waxy surfaces of forest canopy leaves, effectively serving as terrestrial reservoirs.
“Worm Gut” Bacteria Might Help Speed Up Plastic Degradation
Scientists in Singapore isolated gut bacteria of super worms and demonstrated how they can help cut plastic pollution.
Climate Change In South China Sea Can Impact Global Weather
The continued warming in the South China Sea is likely to lead to increased precipitation in South Asia and East Asia.
Nature-Inspired Ceramics To Keep Homes Cool
Inspired by white beetle, researchers have invented a new cooling ceramic with a solar reflectivity of 99.6 percent.
