"Baby boot camp" exercises critically endangered orangutan
The 2-month-old critically endangered orangutan, still so tiny that infant-sized diapers hung loosely in front of his belly, clung tightly to a caretaker's fingers as she lifted him gently from her lap......»»
Printing plant-based pharmaceuticals—without plants
Rochester undergraduates have developed a 3D-bioprinting system to replicate chemicals found in plants, including those endangered by climate change......»»
Southern pygmy perch starts coming back from the brink
An endangered fish has returned to Bendigo, Victoria, thanks to the help of Flinders University research in collaboration with local community groups......»»
Apple TV+ renews Idris Elba"s high-octane thriller "Hijack"
After a critically acclaimed first season, "Hijack," a gripping thriller starring and executive produced by Idris Elba, will return to Apple TV+ for a second season.'Hijack' returns to Apple TV+ for a second season | Image Credit: Apple TV+"I was flo.....»»
St. Louis Zoo helps oryx species come back from near-extinction
The status of one species has gone from "extinct in the wild" to "endangered," thanks in part to the efforts of the St. Louis Zoo. The scimitar-horned oryx, a member of the antelope family, had stopped existing in its native habitat as of 1991, accor.....»»
From Baby Boomers to Gen Alpha: Sociology professor asks "Is it time to stop talking about generations?"
"Millennials don't really want to work. They're far too focused on avocado toast and chai lattes!" Just one of the many clichés expressed by workers over the age of 50. And those being criticized? Well, they often reply with a bored "OK, Boomer" fol.....»»
Endangered seabird shows surprising individual flexibility to adapt to climate change
How individual animals respond to climate change is key to whether populations will persist or go extinct. Many species are shifting their ranges as the environment warms, but up to now the mechanisms underlying this have been unclear. For Europe's m.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is already a win for Apple & consumers
The new Apple Vision Pro is the first step into spatial computing and, more critically, the development of visionOS. So, shipping the product is a win for Apple, regardless of what Wall Street prognosticates.Apple Vision ProThere is a lot of discours.....»»
Measles is “growing global threat,” CDC tells doctors in alert message
Since December, there have been 23 measles cases in the US, including two outbreaks. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting clinicians on alert about the g.....»»
U.S. agencies set plans to protect endangered right whales during offshore wind operations
Two federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development......»»
The puzzling case of a baby who wouldn’t stop crying—then began to slip away
After doctors figured it out, the 8-week-old infant eventually made a full recovery. Enlarge / A studio portrait of a crying baby. (credit: Getty | Tim Clayton) It's hard to imagine a more common stressor for new parent.....»»
One in five Colorado bumblebees are endangered, new report says
On a cliffside at Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado, a fuzzy bee was industriously gnawing at the red sandstone. Making a loud grinding sound, the insect used its powerful jaws to drill tunnels and holes in rocks, where it would build a n.....»»
IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species
Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilization of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin......»»
Researcher discovers critically endangered bats in two new locations
The Jamaican flower bat is endangered—so much so that experts believed only a small colony of about 500 existed in a single cave......»»
"The Woman In the Wall" blends horror and crime caper to tell a shameful part of Irish history
With Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack, "The Woman in the Wall" delves into Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and "mother and baby homes". What do you know about the Magdalene Laundries? If you grew up in Ireland, or perhaps the UK, you’ve prob.....»»
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon"s Kordofan giraffe
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction......»»
Old forests critically important for slowing climate change, merit immediate protection from logging
Forests are an essential part of Earth's operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by 30% each year. This slows global temperature incre.....»»
Scientists, farmers, managers work together to avoid the decline of the little bustard
Collaboration between scientists, farmers and managers is crucial to improve the protection of the little bustard, an steppe-land bird in Spain endangered due to human activity. The reduction of natural habitats, the increase in irrigation and the ur.....»»
American Honda targets 1.4 million sales in 2024; Acura plans new baby crossover
American Honda expects to sell 1.4 million vehicles in 2024 between its Honda and Acura brands, and will launch four electrified products this year as well as a new, entry-level Acura crossover......»»
Study identifies priority areas for conservation of endangered crustacean in Brazil
Mass migration takes place between December and April on Trindade Island, the easternmost point of Brazil located in the Atlantic about 1,200 km from the coastal city of Vitória, capital of Espírito Santo state. Hundreds of Johngarthia lagostoma la.....»»
Turkey hails discovery of endangered leopard barbel fish
Turkey on Thursday hailed the unexpected discovery of the leopard barbel fish—listed as one of the most endangered in the world—in the Tigris River......»»