Antarctic Surprise: Life Flourishes Where Light Has Never Reached

Antarctic Surprise: Life Flourishes Where Light Has Never Reached

Our understanding of life in extreme environments has been challenged once again after a massive glacier’s floating ice broke off, leading a team of researchers to unearth a fully fledged ecosystem beneath centuries of concealed ice. An Unexpected Oasis: A Thriving Community Under Ice This startling discovery was made by scientists of an international team…

The Downside of Positive Action: Where Mangrove Restoration Efforts Go Awry

The Downside of Positive Action: Where Mangrove Restoration Efforts Go Awry

Mangrove forests serve as critical ecosystems that protect coastlines, enhance biodiversity, and retain carbon. However, there is an emerging issue regarding the possibility of misguided or excessive mangrove restoration projects that harm the ecosystem further. In places like Sri Lanka, experts are very careful and ask for context-specific, scientifically rational approaches when addressing mangrove restoration.…