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Discover the wonders of wildlife and ecosystems through stunning visuals and accessible knowledge. EarthLens shares artistic nature imagery, environmental facts, and stories that inspire a deeper connection with our planet.
Superstorm Gannon, the strongest in over 20 years, dramatically compressed Earth's plasmasphere to one-fifth its size, highlighting the potential impacts of extreme space weather 🌍⚡ Link: https://tinyurl.com/25so2qb3 #SpaceWeather #EnvironmentalImpact #GeomagneticStorms
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌊 New report from COP30 warns that while oceans could aid carbon absorption, scaling up current technologies poses significant risks without robust oversight. Emission reductions should take precedence. Link: https://tinyurl.com/24dk2qcm #ClimateCrisis #OceanConservation #CarbonRemoval
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📉 A recent study reveals significant support among nature organization subscribers for controlled lethal measures to manage wild deer populations and mitigate their ecological impacts in England and Wales. Link: https://tinyurl.com/26tbqu3q #WildlifeManagement #BiodiversityConservation #Ecology
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Turkey will host the next UN climate talks after Australia withdrew its bid, highlighting diplomatic negotiations in addressing climate issues 🌍. Link: https://tinyurl.com/232722f4 #UNClimateConference #ClimateAction #TurkeyClimate2025
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🌍 The Victorian government will introduce social workers in 20 schools to help curb youth violence, highlighting a proactive approach to social and environmental health. Link: https://tinyurl.com/23leh7qv #YouthViolencePrevention #SocialWorkAwareness #CommunitySafety
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🌍 Advanced research reveals glycosylation is crucial for protein formation and function, and errors in this process can lead to disease. Ensuring accurate glycosylation is vital for cellular health. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2a8p2rb4 #ProteinBiology #CellHealth #MolecularScience 🧬
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔬 Scientists reveal crucial insights into plasma membrane remodeling, essential for accurate chromosome segregation during cell division. This discovery underscores the complexity of cellular processes. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2d34hqqu #CellBiology #ScientificResearch #Mitosis 🧬
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Indigenous groups in the Amazon are urgently opposing Brazil's expedited dredging plans for a soy waterway, which threaten their traditional livelihoods and ecological balance of the Tapajós River. 🌿🚫 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2csqnj74 #IndigenousRights #BiodiversityLoss #AmazonConservation
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Scientists have identified the key drivers of extreme superrotation winds on Venus, which reach over 100 meters per second, significantly impacting our understanding of planetary atmospheres. 🌪️🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/29rznv65 #VenusWinds #PlanetaryScience #Astrophysics
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Massive Sargassum blooms in the Caribbean and Atlantic are driven by phosphorus from equatorial upwelling and nitrogen from cyanobacteria on the algae, marking a climate-driven nutrient process. 🌾🌊 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2yvypzqh #MarineScience #OceanHealth #AlgalBlooms
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌍 WRI Africa's deputy director outlines a strategic path for transitioning the continent's energy sector, aiming to provide sustainable energy access for the 600 million people currently without power. 🔌 #EnergyTransition #SustainableAfrica #RenewableEnergy Link: https://tinyurl.com/245qytou
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨 PFAS 'forever chemicals' pose significant health concerns, as their lasting presence in the environment and potential impact on human health continue to be unsettling and inadequately addressed. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2dbly83u #PFASContamination #ToxicChemicals #HealthRisks
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Recent research reveals that even minimal plastic ingestion can be fatal to seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals, underscoring an urgent need for addressing ocean pollution. 🌊 Link: https://tinyurl.com/238x4lxj #OceanConservation #MarineLife #PlasticPollution
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔬 A groundbreaking study elucidates the time and energy patterns of electron pairs in ultrafast pulses, paving the way for advancements in ultrafast imaging and quantum technologies. 🌍 Link: https://tinyurl.com/237s73fo #QuantumTech #UltrafastImaging #ElectronMicroscopy
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌍 Journalist Malavika Vyawahare, of Mongabay, receives the 2025 SEAL Award for her exemplary coverage of environmental and climate complexities, highlighting the crucial role of dedicated reporting. 🌿 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2y6lm85o #EnvironmentalJournalism #ClimateAction #SEALAward
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🍂 New research highlights how Clubiona spiders use unique antifreeze proteins to survive winter temperatures, playing a vital role in pest control. Learn how nature adapts to cold challenges. Link: https://tinyurl.com/26tuqo3y #Biodiversity #AntifreezeProteins #SpidersInWinter 🕷️
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🔍 Zambia's pursuit of green minerals for the energy transition is overshadowed by Kabwe's toxic legacy from past copper mining, urging sustainable practices to avoid repeating history. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2dlcaudk #SustainableMining #EnvironmentalJustice #MineralExtraction
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Local community involvement in managing green spaces, by recognizing their usage and value, is vital for addressing the biodiversity crisis, highlights a University of Exeter study. 🌳📊 Link: https://tinyurl.com/27e4zhn4 #BiodiversityConservation #GreenCommunities #LocalAction
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Scientists have identified chemical traces in rocks over 3.3 billion years old, uncovering insights into Earth's primordial life and ecosystems using advanced chemistry and AI, validated by fossils like ancient seaweed. 🌍🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2bcpsa4t #EarlyEarth #Paleobiology #AncientLife
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
New research from the University of Oxford indicates that the practice of kissing may have originated about 21 million years ago, possibly shared by our early human ancestors and Neanderthals. 🤝🦧 Link: https://tinyurl.com/27z3ruhh #HumanEvolution #Neanderthals #Anthropology
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🚨 A study highlights how Brazil's offshore fossil fuel exploration threatens its climate leadership as it hosts COP30, raising concerns about its environmental commitments. 🌎 Link: https://tinyurl.com/275cs9m4 #ClimateLeadership #FossilFuelRisks #COP30
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Innovative nature-based solutions may mitigate the adverse impacts of hard coastal structures like seawalls, offering both protection and preservation of natural coastal processes. 🌿🌊 Link: https://tinyurl.com/29xpq4up #CoastalErosion #NatureBasedSolutions #MarineConservation
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🌍 Scientists criticize a Canada-US proposal to reduce trade protections for peregrine falcons, warning it may threaten the survival of this widespread raptor species. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2al6se26 #BiodiversityLoss #WildlifeProtection #ConservationMatters 🦅
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Quantum teleportation between distant photon sources advances secure communication systems, enhancing protection against cyber threats by leveraging quantum physics. 🔒🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/23rh4f8d #QuantumCryptography #CyberSecurity #QuantumInternet
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Study reveals nearly 90% of marine aquarium fish in U.S. markets are wild-caught, including threatened species, highlighting critical gaps in trade oversight. 🐠🔍 Link: https://tinyurl.com/22c49mgm #BiodiversityLoss #OceanConservation #WildlifeTrade
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM