Shrinking Nemo: Clownfish survive heatwaves by shrinking
Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals. The fish, recognisable from the starring role in the film…
Heat-tolerant symbionts a critical key to protecting Florida’s elkhorn coral from bleaching during marine heatwaves
A new study published in the journal Coral Reefs reveals that heat-tolerant symbiotic algae may be essential to saving elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) — a foundational species in Caribbean reef…
Wetlands, parks and even botanical gardens among the best ways to cool cities during heatwaves
Botanical gardens are not just beautiful — they can cool the city air by 5°C during heatwaves, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind led by the University…