As No Mow May ends, here"s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild
Over the last century, nearly all of the UK's wildflower meadows have been destroyed by expanding farms, towns and cities. This loss of habitat has driven nature's decline, according to research led by birds and nature conservation charity the RSPB......»»
Online sales of a wild bat sold as décor threaten species
A fiery orange bat, its wings folded and tiny teeth forever bared on its fuzzy face, is mounted inside a 6-inch, black coffin. Its retail price: $59. Or, for $140, you can get one framed with its black and orange wings spread, deliverable in two days.....»»
The salmon diaries: Life before and after Klamath Dam removal
When salmon return from the ocean to the Klamath River after the world's largest dam removal project ends this fall, they will regain access to 400 miles of historical spawning habitat their species has been cut off from for more than a century......»»
Animal researchers develop digital dog and cat skull database
The ELTE Eötvös Loránd University is home to the skulls of more than 150 dog breeds and other animals. To make this unique collection accessible to all, researchers digitized the skulls of 431 dogs, cats and wild relatives. The database can be use.....»»
Prime Day cordless lawn mower deals: Greenworks, Husqvarna, more
We've picked out all the best Prime Day cordless lawn mower deals going on right now, before looking at what you need to think about before buying......»»
Prime Day robot lawn mower deals: Put the push mower down!
There are all kinds of Prime Day robot lawn mower deals, so if you need help in choosing which one to purchase, check out our recommendations and advice here......»»
Google Officially Ends Support for Android Lollipop
Users on older phones are also urged to upgrade to newer devices. The post Google Officially Ends Support for Android Lollipop appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it had to happen at some point – just recently, Google officially.....»»
Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bears
Studying polar bears just became a lot easier with new "burr on fur" trackers which confirmed scientists' belief that subadult and adult males spend most of their time on land lazing around, conserving energy until the ice returns......»»
Lions in a Uganda park make a perilous journey across a 1.5 km stretch of water to find mates
Domestic cats will do almost anything to avoid contact with water. Not so for their wild cousins, though. Lions, tigers and jaguars have had to adapt to water and sometimes take the plunge for survival......»»
Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity, research shows
The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild salmon, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks–led study......»»
Arduino’s Plug and Make Kit lets your hacking imagination run wild, sans solder
Daisy-chain tiny boards into weather stations, game controllers, and way more. Enlarge / Having this on the wall, right by your front door, would serve the purpose of informing guests where your priorities lie. (credit: Arduino).....»»
A black bear may pave the way for new wildlife crossings
A bear taking the scenic route around Southern California may help researchers learn how wild animals cross freeways to get from one habitat to the next—and how they might be kept out of your backyard......»»
Wild plants and crops don"t make great neighbors: Study finds pathogens spill from one population to the other
Native plants and non-native crops do not fare well in proximity to one another, attracting pests that spread diseases in both directions, according to two new UC Riverside studies......»»
Nissan to retreat on sedans but hang on to ‘Goldilocks" Sentra
Nissan will ditch the Versa after production ends in 2025. The gas-powered Altima will sunset following the 2026 model year and Nissan is undecided on a next-gen......»»
Florida abruptly ends support for digital driver’s licenses on iPhone and Android
The years-long process of replacing physical driver’s licenses and ID cards with iPhone and Android has moved at the painfully slow speed of government. The number of states that support Apple’s digital ID feature in the Wallet app remains in the.....»»
Przewalski"s Horses Are Finally Returning to Their Natural Habitat
Przewalski’s horses, once extinct in the wild, are revitalizing Kazakhstan’s “Golden Steppe”.....»»
The Wild History of Hurricane Forecasting
Scientists, pilots and even a Jesuit priest have tried over decades to understand some of the most ferocious storms on Earth, but climate change is making such efforts to avert damage more difficult.....»»
Przewalski’s Horses Are Back—On TikTok and the Central Asian Steppes
Claims that Przewalski’s horses were discovered in the U.S. are unverified. But the conservation story behind the last truly wild horse is worth your time......»»
Hunter Biden ends bid for gun retrial after prosecutors explain appeal process
Hunter Biden ends bid for gun retrial after prosecutors explain appeal process.....»»
One of only three Swedish Apple Stores is permanently closing
Apple customers in Sweden are about to have one less option for buying and servicing Apple products. Apple Väla Centrum, one of only three Apple Stores in the country, will be closing permanently on July 13. more….....»»
HMD Ends its “Circular” Subscription Service
Launched back in 2022, HMD marketed Circular with a focus on sustainability and the reduction of e-waste. The post HMD Ends its “Circular” Subscription Service appeared first on Phandroid. A couple of years back, HMD Global and.....»»