Nature and Biodiversity
How the US Clean Air Act saved 1.5 billion birds in 50 years
Ozone pollution had been damaging migratory land birds' respiratory systems as well as their food sources. They make up 86% of all North American species.
Jim Barlow is the Director of Science, Research and Internal Communications at the University of Oregon and a writer at Futurity.
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Future of the Environment
The internet is at risk from rising sea levels
Infrastructure, such as undersea cables, that is vital for global connectivity is likely to be at risk from rising sea levels, according to a new study.
Behavioural Sciences
Writing a daily diary can literally change your brain
In a new study, researchers found a notable change in the brains of 16 women who wrote daily about gratitude in an online journal.
Global Governance