October 18, 2024. Introduction: A study published on October 16, 2024, in Science Advances, explores how the rising demand for farmed salmon is making it harder for coastal communities to access affordable fish. The research, led by Patricia Majluf from Cayetano Heredia University, focuses on how small fish, known as forage fish, are being used […]

October 17, 2024. Introduction: A study published in Conservation Letters shows that up to 66% of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are now experiencing new, extreme temperature changes. These changes could severely affect the diverse plant and animal life in these critical ecosystems. What are Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)? KBAs are areas that […]

October 17, 2024. Introduction: The Sun has entered a period called solar maximum, part of its current solar cycle, which has led to an increase in sunspots and solar activity. This phase could affect everyday life on Earth, according to Jamie Favors, head of NASA’s Space Weather Programme. What is Solar Maximum? Solar maximum is […]

October 11, 2024. Introduction: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 10, revealing a disturbing 73% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970. This sharp drop highlights the severe impact of human activities on the world’s biodiversity and calls for immediate action to prevent further damage. What is causing […]

October 10, 2024. Introduction: Recent reports from the UN Climate Change secretariat show an increasing effort to consider gender in climate policies. By July 2024, around 81% of the countries that are part of the Paris Agreement included gender references in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which is a big improvement compared to 2015. Gender […]

October 9, 2024. The United Nations has raised the alarm about a serious crisis caused by climate change, marked by more severe floods and droughts. On October 7, 2024, a UN report revealed that the world’s rivers had their driest conditions in over 30 years, while glaciers experienced their largest mass loss in 50 years. […]

October 7, 2024. The Negro River, an important part of the Amazon River system, is facing its worst drought in more than 122 years. On October 4, 2024, the water levels in Manaus, a city near the river, dropped to just 12.66 meters, much lower than the usual 21 meters. Record Low Water Levels This […]

October 5, 2024. Tamil Nadu recently saw a massive migration of butterflies from the Danainae sub-family, specifically the species called ‘tigers and crows.’ These butterflies moved from the Eastern Ghats (a mountain range in India) toward the Western Ghats. This migration in 2023 was much larger than in the previous year. Butterfly Sub-family The Danainae […]

September 30, 2024. A new species of flatworm, called Amaga pseudobama, has been found in the southern United States, especially in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. This adds to the list of invasive flatworm species in the area. Discovery and Identification Scientists first noticed this flatworm in 2020, but they thought it was part of […]

September 30, 2024. The cassowary, often called the ‘most dangerous bird in the world,’ is at risk due to hunting and habitat loss. With fewer than 5,000 left in Australia, efforts to protect this species are becoming more urgent. What is a Cassowary? The cassowary is a large, flightless bird found in the rainforests of […]