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Barks in the night lead to the discovery of new species

The raucous calls of tree hyraxes—small, herbivorous mammals—reverberate through the night in the forests of West and Central Africa, but their sound differs depending on the location......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 14th, 2021

Texans encouraged to turn off nighttime lights during bird migration

Texas residents who look up at the night sky over the next few weeks might catch a glimpse of an avian superhighway......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

US Republicans vote to remove wolf protections

The Republican-majority US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would remove endangered species protections for the gray wolf across much of the country, sparking outrage among conservationists......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Fubo loses WBD channels after suing over sports joint venture

Streaming service Fubo sounds surprised that it was unable to secure a deal to carry channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery after it sued WBD over a separate sports service......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Making seagrass restoration more resistant to rising temperatures using generalist grasses

New research demonstrates that seagrass habitat restoration can be enhanced by including other grasses in addition to the declining or lost species and—ultimately—that restoration efforts must proactively select species that can withstand current.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

A rare and little-known group of monkeys could help save Africa"s tropical forests

Conservationists and scientists from almost 20 institutions in the United States, Europe, and Africa, have concluded that immediate conservation efforts to protect red colobus monkey species could have cascading net positive impacts on African tropic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Discovery of uranium-contaminated soil purification material without secondary environmental pollution

Nuclear energy has long been regarded as a next-generation energy source, and major countries around the world are competing to secure cutting-edge technologies by leveraging the high economic efficiency and sustainability of nuclear power. However,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Climate change lengthens, intensifies the blooming of holm oak and other Quercus species: Study

A study by the University of Cordoba analyzes trends in the blooming patterns of the genus Quercus in Andalusia, using pollen concentrations in the air and confirming their effects on allergies.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Discovery of mechanism plants use to change seed oil could impact industrial, food oils

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of oil biosynthesis and found a way to genetically engineer a type of test plant to more efficiently produce different kinds of seed oil that it otherwise wouldn't make......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

New research reveals terahertz waves" impact on dynamics of nanoconfined water molecules

In a new discovery, researchers have revealed novel insights into the behavior of water molecules confined within nanostructures. Their study, published in Science Advances on April 24, delves into how terahertz (THz) waves influence the dynamics of.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Clumps of an otherwise non-toxic molecule inhibit strep"s DNA-cleaving enzymes, researchers discover

An entirely new approach to inhibiting DNA-cleaving enzymes works through the aggregation of an otherwise non-toxic molecule. This Kobe University discovery may lead to a much-needed method for curbing Streptococcus growth......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Missing link in species conservation: Pharmacists, chemists could turn tide on plant, animal extinction

As the world faces the loss of a staggering number of species of animals and plants to endangerment and extinction, one University of Michigan scientist has an urgent message: Chemists and pharmacists should be key players in species conservation eff.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

eBook: Do you have what it takes to lead in cybersecurity?

Organizations worldwide need talented, experienced, and knowledgeable cybersecurity teams who understand the advantages and risks of emerging technologies. Aspiring leaders in the cybersecurity field need more than just job experience. They need a di.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

iPhone 18 will probably get TSMC"s newly announced next-generation 1.6 nm chip process

TSMC has announced a breakthrough chip fabrication technology, with reduced node size, increased performance and better power management — all of which should ultimately lead to faster iPhones and Macs.TSMC has just announced an all-new chip produc.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Climate change reveals intricate dynamics of reproductive barriers in marine species

Monash University scientists have uncovered insights into how rising temperatures influence the reproductive interactions and species boundaries of marine organisms......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Q&A: How to catch a glimpse of a new star about to appear in the night sky

If you peer up at the constellation Corona Borealis—the Northern Crown—over the next several months, you may catch a glimpse: Astronomers predict that sometime this year, a new star will appear in the night sky, growing as bright as the North Sta.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Ford BlueCruise driver assist under federal scrutiny following 2 deaths

NHTSA has opened an investigation after two separate fatal crashes at night. Enlarge / BlueCruise allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel but not their eyes off the road. (credit: Ford) The federal regulator res.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Aggressive wall lizard provides clues to understanding evolution

Body shape, color and behavior often evolve together as species adapt to their environment. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have studied this phenomenon in a specific type of large, bright green and aggressive common wall lizard found near.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Cartilage healing discovery in animal models could lead to new human therapies

Researchers hope their discovery about the healing properties of fetal cartilage cells in mice will lay the groundwork for new treatments for human growth disorders and degenerative diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Hornets found to be primary pollinators of two Angelica species

Researcher Ko Mochizuki of the University of Tokyo discovered that two species in the genus Angelica are pollinated primarily by hornets. This overturns the conventional belief that Angelica species are "generalists," meaning that there is not one pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Reforestation study finds only a few tree species can survive a century of rapid climate change

Europe's forests have already been severely affected by climate change. Thousands of hectares of trees have already died due to drought and bark beetles. Scientists from the University of Vienna and the Technical University of Munich TUM have now inv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024