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The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought

Ecologists thought the largest trees would be most vulnerable to drought. The reality is more complex, with some forest giants unexpectedly resilient.

21.08.2026 20

The Conversation

Amy Bennett

Tropical forests can stop acting as carbon sinks during El Niño, says research

Some of South America’s tropical forests effectively stopped absorbing carbon during the 2015-2016 El Niño.

10.07.2026 20

The Conversation

Amy Bennett

Tropical forests can switch from carbon sinks to carbon sources during El Niño

Some of South America’s tropical forests effectively stopped absorbing carbon during the 2015-2016 El Niño.

10.07.2026 20

The Conversation

Amy Bennett