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The biodiversity of trees drives fish richness in the Amazon.

According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, the species richness of fish in the Amazon is determined by factors such as the extent of the flooded forest,...

The noise of airplanes and its impact on heart health

A recent report revealed that living near airports and being exposed to high levels of aircraft noise could increase the risk of serious heart problems, such as heart attacks, potentially deadly arrhythmias, and strokes. This is the main conclusion of...

Not all the same: study confirms the existence of four giraffe species.

A recent analysis of the cranial morphology of giraffes confirmed what genetic studies had pointed out almost a decade ago: **the existence of four distinct species of giraffes**. This finding became crucial for the conservation of these (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/las-jirafas-podrian-ser-incluidas-en-la-lista-de-especies-en-peligro-de-extincion/), especially...

How to encourage more women and girls to enter the field of science?

Many people are unaware of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is a moment that seeks to increase accessibility to scientific and technological education, with the aim of improving the social position of women in...

Revealing how climate change can influence earthquakes

A recent study identified a link between the reduction of ice masses and changes in seismic event patterns. This means that climate change can influence earthquakes, as this phenomenon, which affects regions where large water accumulations disappear, generates movements...

“Nutec Plastic”: The project aiming to curb microplastic pollution

The "Nutec Plastic" project was launched within the framework of the **Network of Marine-Coastal Stressors Research in Latin America and the Caribbean (REMARCO)** with the aim of monitoring **microplastic pollution** in Antarctica. Initiated during the Summer Antarctic Campaign (CAV)...

Researcher from CENPAT uses satellite images to study coastal biodiversity in Chubut

The **Argentinian Patagonian coast** presents, (https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/encontraron-nueva-especie-de-grillo-en-la-patagonia-como-es-el-insecto/), some areas that are very difficult to access due to distances, terrain, or the hostile climate prevailing in the region, which is why **satellite images** are essential. A clear example of this is the...

A new species of freshwater fish discovered in Tierra del Fuego

Lourdes Higueras, a recent graduate of the National University of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands (UNTDF), made an important discovery in her final thesis: the identification of a new species of freshwater fish never before recorded...

Tissue regeneration in insects is no longer a mystery.

A team of scientists has discovered the key molecular mechanism for tissue regeneration in insects, which opens new possibilities to understand how the proteins involved in this process act. The study, led by Fernando Casares (Centro Andaluz de Biología del...

Squirrels develop an unexpected taste for meat

Squirrels, with their cute appearance, could lead a much wilder life than we imagine. A recent study published in the Journal of Ethology revealed that some of these little animals, far from just being nut gatherers, are active and...

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The São Paulo Metro will opt to produce its own renewable energy.

São Paulo's Metro has signed a long-term contract with CGN Brasil and Pontoon Energia to produce its own renewable...