EnvironmentDescribed as "one of the strongest typhoons to hit the region in the last decade".
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Invasive species threaten Svalbard’s flora
Environment"Many of the species that do not belong in Svalbard may be able to spread over a much wider area than they are currently able to do".
South Africa’s last captive elephant released
Environment"Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be".
More whales in Icelandic waters
EnvironmentWhale counters have mainly observed fin whales during the summer.
Ants can amputate infected legs
EnvironmentCan also determine if the injured conspecific needs only wound cleaning.
Study: Butterflies can cross the Atlantic Ocean
Environment"It is possible that we are underestimating the frequency and impact of these movements on our ecosystems", says study leader Gerard Talavera.
Shocker: Closeness to nature improves mental wellbeing
Environment"The amount of nature in the form of green space in our immediate environment and where we spend our time each day has an impact on our mental health", the researchers emphasize.
Researchers’ new method to restore coral reefs: “Incredible recovery”
Environment"Possible to restore even heavily damaged reefs to healthy, functional systems within relatively short periods of time," explains researcher Tim Lamont.
The power of Odin and Thor will be with you
CultureDiscover the sacred Nordic objects, handmade in Ranrike's most unique workshop.
New species discovered in deep-sea Pacific expedition
EnvironmentA pink sea pig and a glass sponge that may have a livespan of up to 15,000 years have been found by researchers from the University of Gothenburg among others.
Pike fry stocked in Åland waters
Environment“We've been stocking pike since 1994 and, including this year's fish, we've reached 30 million stocked pike,” says Kaj Ådjers, fisheries inspector.
100 new nature reserves in Sweden last year
EnvironmentReserves now cover 15 percent of Sweden's total area.
Orangutan treated wounds with healing plant
EnvironmentScientists tell how the male orangutan Rakus used the leaves and sap of the liana plant to treat facial wounds.
Fewer insects in Norway
Environment"During the four years we have been studying the number of insects, we have seen a decline in all the areas we have analyzed", says researcher Jens Åström.
Elephants bury their young
EnvironmentIn an observational study, researchers documented wild Asian elephants in northern Bengal carrying and solemnly burying their dead calves in secluded areas.
Nordic sea rescue tour to reduce plastic in the ocean
Environment"Now we hope that even more people will choose to do something for the sea before the summer and the holidays", says Johanna Ragnartz, CEO of Keep Sweden Tidy.
New mineral discovered in Sweden
EnvironmentDiscovered in western Bergslagen and named "Skogbyit" after Professor Henrik Skogby from the Swedish Museum of Natural History.
Dubai’s streets under water
EnvironmentMore rain fell in a single day than the desert city normally sees in an entire year.
Finnish birds in danger of extinction
EnvironmentIf the trend continues, more species are in danger of disappearing, says Aleksi Lehikoinen, one of Finland's leading bird researchers.
Deforestation in Brazil declines
EnvironmentAccording to a new report by the World Resources Institute, rainforest deforestation in Brazil and Colombia is in sharp decline.
Primates threatened by search for materials for electric cars
EnvironmentAfrica is experiencing an unprecedented mining boom threatening wildlife populations and whole ecosystems, researchers warn.
Gray whale numbers on the rise in the Pacific
Environment"Unusual mortality events" have hit the whale population hard in recent years.
“Majestic” beech wins ‘European Tree of the Year’ award
EnvironmentThe 200-year-old 'Heart of the Garden' tree in Poland won this year's edition of the European Tree of the Year Award.
390-million-year-old forest found
Environment– This was a pretty weird forest - not like any forest you would see today, says study author Professor Neil Davies.
Feasibility study completed: Wisents fit well in Sweden
EnvironmentThe reintroduction of European bison is expected to have a positive impact on biodiversity.