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Chemical pollutants disrupt reproduction in anemonefish

Posted: 05 Dec 2021 08:17 AM PST

Ocean pollution is unfortunately becoming more commonplace, raising concerns over the effect of chemicals that are leaching into the water. In a new study, researchers have discovered how these chemicals can affect the reproduction in common anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris.

3D fault information improves alert accuracy for earthquake early warning

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 10:12 AM PST

Three-dimensional fault models are generally more accurate than two-dimensional line models at sending ground shaking alerts to the correct areas as part of an earthquake early warning system, according to a new study.

Forests offer minimal protection against major flood events

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:56 AM PST

New research examining whether forests can mitigate flood risk suggests they may offer less protection against major events than had been hoped. Although the work, which was carried out in forest sites in Ireland and the UK, showed forests can suppress small storm flows it also underlined that they are likely to make minimal difference in reducing the devastating impacts of major flood events.