These were mythical creatures, often conjured to explain real but misunderstood threats. Meanwhile, truly dangerous barrels containing deadly substances lie on the floor of the Baltic Sea.

Urban habitats are very different from natural habitats and pose new challenges for animals and plants. Until now, little was ...

Animal populations from urban areas show significantly higher resilience to stressful environmental conditions. The mussel and crustacean species studied were able to adapt to disturbed environments, ...