Prehistoric communities off the coast of Britain embraced rising seas – what this means for today's island nations
New research has mapped sea-level rise around the Isles of Scilly over the last 12,000 years.
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~24 min
Evolution on the smallest of scales smooths out the patchwork patterns of where plants and animals live
Local adaptation allows plants and animals to thrive in a diversity of places. Sometimes adaptation sharpens patterns of where organisms live, but 85% of the time, it creates a more homogeneous world.
Oct. 2, 2020 • ~10 min
Plants might be able to tell us about the location of dead bodies, helping families find missing people
Researchers are figuring out how plants respond to the presence of human cadavers. The findings could prove important for discovering the locations of murder victims or mass graves.
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~7 min
Plants might be able to tell us about the location of dead people, helping families find missing people
Researchers are figuring out how plants respond to the presence of human cadavers. The findings could prove important for discovering the locations of murder victims or mass graves.
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~7 min
Families can support kids' mental health whether they're learning remotely or at school – here's how
Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids' social-emotional development on track in these four areas.
Aug. 19, 2020 • ~9 min
Bangladesh has saved thousands of lives from a devastating cyclone – here’s how
Cyclone Amphan was one of the worst cyclones to hit Bangladesh in modern times. But thanks to local action, many lives were saved.
June 5, 2020 • ~8 min
Richer countries must do more to help those already experiencing the climate crisis
Our research has brought us into contact with multiple communities whose lives are increasingly precarious thanks to climate change.
March 3, 2020 • ~7 min
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