This complex theme deals primarily with interactions between organisms and the environmental factors that impact them, but to a greater extent between individual inanimate environmental factors.
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Research in Moorea shows the presence of coral skeletons influences reef recovery after bleaching. Natural disasters can devastate a region, abruptly killing the species that form an ecosystem’s structure. But…
Study is first to document reefwide dynamics of viruses that infect coral symbionts. The breathtaking colors of reef-building corals come from photosynthetic algae that live inside the corals. A groundbreaking…
– achievements after first half of the project work. For the future decrease of carbon footprints in electromobility, the production of traction batteries has to become “greener”. In improving the…
Even supposedly adaptable mammal species face increased risk of extinction. They are small, have a high reproductive output and live in the forests of Madagascar. During the 5-month rainy season,…
Greener insulation reduces environmental impact of foam products. Rigid foam boards used to insulate buildings can prevent energy loss, making homes more efficient at keeping warm or cool. The advantages…
If climate change causes more rain, this promotes the weathering of rocks and thus the erosion of the soil. The dissolved substances reach the sea via rivers. A new model…