Why Shipping Shit Is a Good Idea
Ancient cultures knew the value of their excrement. Given the current environmental emergencies, it’s time we resurrect their wisdom.
Nov 16, 2021 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes
Geographic Region: Europe
Subtopics or categories
Article list
Scotland’s Prehistoric Climate Crisis
These archaeologists think that instead of being wiped out by a tsunami, Scotland’s Mesolithic coastal population dwindled because of sea level rise and climatic change.
Nov 15, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Extending the Reach of eDNA
A small trial shows that partnering with commercial vessels could offer an easier and cheaper way to collect samples for environmental DNA analysis.
Oct 28, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
In the Mediterranean, Megayachts Do Megadamage
From anchors to engines, large private yachts can leave problems in their wakes.
Oct 18, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Raising Baby Sharks from the Dead
Biologists are rescuing baby sharks and skates from recently caught females, giving the unborn a chance at survival.
Oct 5, 2021 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes
Iceland’s Confusing Inter-cetacean Conflict
It’s pilot whales versus killer whales in the waters off southern Iceland—though researchers can’t really explain why.
Sep 23, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
When Restoring Marine Life, Clumping Works Best
Experiments in the Netherlands point to better ways of getting plants to help each other.
Aug 19, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Bringing Eels Back to the River Thames
One ongoing project is looking to reduce the barriers to migration for juvenile European eels.
Jun 30, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 minutes