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  • Collection: Environmental Systems & Societies

 

The largest living thing on Earth is a humongous fungus

Forget blue whales and giant redwood trees. The biggest living organism is over 2 miles across, and you'll hardly ever see it

Is the sea really blue?

What affects the colour of the oceans and why does it matter so much?

Why termites build such enormous skyscrapers?

There is a new theory to explain why termites build such tall mounds – and it suggests architects could take inspiration from the tiny insects

Beauty varies with the light

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Experimental work on guppies suggests that variation in light between microhabitats is what makes females prefer different male signal combinations, thus explaining the evolution and persistence of colour variation in males.

Rarity in mass extinctions and the future of ecosystems

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The fossil record provides striking case studies of biodiversity loss and global ecosystem upheaval. Because of this, many studies have sought to assess the magnitude of the current biodiversity crisis relative to past crises—a task greatly…

Singapore's Economic Development

Fifty years ago, the city-state of Singapore was an undeveloped country with a GDP per capital of less than US $320. Today, it is one of the world's fastest growing economies. Its GDP per capital has risen to an incredible US $60,000, making it the…

Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources created by the anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms. They include petroleum, natural gas, and coal. Fossil fuels serve as the dominant source of energy for humanity, powering over four-fifths of…

Genetic evidence for two founding populations of the Americas

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Previous genetic studies have suggested that the Americas were peopled by a single founding population of Eurasian origin, but a genome-wide study of 30 Native American groups shows that Amazonian Native Americans also have a second source of…

Anemometer - Tech Tips

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Soil Moisture Sensor - Tech Tips

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CO2 Gas Sensor - Tech Tips

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UV Sensors - Tech Tips

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O2 Gas Sensor - Tech Tips

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pH Sensor - Tech Tips

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Conductivity Probe - Tech Tips

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Optical DO Probe - Tech Tips

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