heatwaves

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.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago