climate change
Cooperative Societies Are Consistently Fit
Scientists from Taiwan and the US have found that cooperation leads to consistently high breeding success in beetles.
Lazy? Koalas Are Just Chilling Out
As a means of keeping cool, koala bears hug tree trunks, which can be up to 5°C cooler than the air during hot weather.
Hotter Nights May Cause Rice Yield To Fall
As night temperatures cross the 23 degrees Celsius threshold, scientists call for the development of temperature-resistant rice varieties.
High CO2 Reduces Nutritional Value Of Key Crops
Researchers have found that the elevated carbon dioxide levels of 2050 could lead to lower levels of micronutrients and protein in staple crops.
Indian Monsoons Becoming More Extreme
By combining meteorological records spanning 60 years with rigorous statistical methods, scientists have shown that Indian monsoons have become more variable.
Indonesian Dry Spell Could Have Amplified Ice Age
The levels of titanium in sediment cores from Lake Towuti indicate that the dry spell in Indonesia 16,000 to 30,000 years ago coincided with the peak of the last ice age.
First China-India Climate Change Study Released
China and India, two of the top three carbon emitters in the world, have released a joint report on the practical measures that can be taken to address climate change.
Climate Change Aided Genghis Khan’s Empire
Unusual climate conditions favored the advance of Mongolian military power in the time of Genghis Khan, scientists say.
China, UK Pledge US$33 Million For Climate Change Program
Building on five years of partnership, China and the UK have committed US$33 million to research in low carbon solutions.
