Births among endangered right whales highest since 2015
North Atlantic right whales gave birth over the winter in greater numbers than scientists have seen since 2015, an encouraging sign for researchers who became alarmed three years ago when the critically endangered species produced no known offspring.....»»
Study finds pronghorn population declining due to human development
Global species diversity is in decline almost everywhere, largely due to human-driven development and resource use. Typically, conservation efforts have targeted the most endangered species, which can lead to some tough choices on how to balance limi.....»»
Scientists identify biodiversity conservation gaps in Madagascar
Despite the importance of biodiversity and the urgency to conserve it, assessing what aspect of biodiversity requires the highest priority has proven complex, especially when conservation resources are limited. A new study published in Current Biolog.....»»
The Southern Ocean upwelling is a mecca for whales and tuna that"s worth celebrating and protecting
The Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System is an upward current of water over vast distances along Australia's southern coast. It brings nutrients from deeper waters to the surface. This nutrient-rich water supports a rich ecosystem that.....»»
Personal trauma and criminal offending are closely linked—arguing for justice system reform
New Zealand's justice system is failing. The country has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the OECD, and over 56% of people with prior convictions are reconvicted within two years......»»
Kala, rare Sumatran tiger cub, makes her debut in Rome
A run around and a cuddle with dad—Rome zoo's new Sumatran tiger cub made her public debut Thursday, three months after her birth boosted the critically endangered species......»»
Reptile roadkill reveals new threat to endangered lizard species
The chance sighting of a dead snake beside a sandy track in remote Western Australia, and the investigation of its stomach contents, has led Curtin University researchers to record the first known instance of a spotted mulga snake consuming a pygmy s.....»»
Here"s what conservationists say is likely causing the mysterious whale deaths along East Coast
While three whales washing up on Hampton Roads beaches in three days is unusual, it is likely indicative of a long-term trend seen along the East Coast......»»
Asus ROG Swift PG34WCDM review: brightest isn’t always best
Asus' first ultrawide OLED put out the highest brightness we've ever seen out of an OLED monitor, but it's just a little too expensive......»»
Washington"s lackluster snowpack draws concerns, especially on the Olympic Peninsula
Not since 2015 has Washington's snowpack fallen so far below normal. Some regions of the state are preparing for another drought this summer. Others are still enmeshed in the drought that began last summer......»»
4 great claustrophobic thrillers you can stream right now
From a schlocky 1980s B-movie to one of 2015's most underrated movies, these claustrophobic thrillers are great to watch on any night of the week......»»
A consortium of algae and bacteria boosts the production of green hydrogen and biomass while cleaning water
The mutual relationship between algae and three bacteria studied by a team at the University of Cordoba presents the highest hydrogen production obtained so far by this type of consortium.....»»
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered, but can humans help the species rebound?
There are so few sunflower sea stars remaining, researchers don't think there are enough for them to find each other on their own to reproduce—so the species is getting a helping hand from humans......»»
Endangered right whale calf found dead on Georgia"s Cumberland Island
An endangered North Atlantic right whale calf that was recently spotted with severe wounds from a vessel strike has been found dead on Georgia's Cumberland Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said March 2......»»
Prague, Berlin zoos to reintroduce wild horses to Kazakhstan
Prague zoo said Tuesday it would transport eight endangered wild horses to a Kazakhstan steppe in June in a joint project with the Tierpark Berlin zoo......»»
New study suggests warming seas are negatively affecting beluga whales" aggregation patterns
Until recently, technology limitations have made it challenging to effectively study the aggregation behavior of beluga whales. As climate change continues and sea surface temperatures rise quickly, the ability to do so becomes a priority, requiring.....»»
Used EV financing dominated by high loans and credit scores
Banks held the highest share of used EV lending at almost 41 percent of the market in 2023, while credit unions made up just over 34 percent......»»
Audi partners with Costco on new incentive program
The specials are highest on some of the German luxury brand's electric vehicles and big sedans......»»
Night-shining cloud mission ends; yields high science results for NASA
After 16 years studying Earth's highest clouds for the benefit of humanity—polar mesospheric clouds—from its orbit some 350 miles above the ground, NASA's Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere, or AIM, mission has come to an end......»»
Similar genetic elements underlie vocal learning in mammals
The vocalizations of humans, bats, whales, seals and songbirds vastly differ from each other. Humans and birds, for example, are separated by some 300 million years of evolution. But scientists studying how these animals learn to "speak" have time an.....»»
HDMI Forum to AMD: No, you can’t make an open source HDMI 2.1 driver
Linux users can't hit the same resolutions and speeds as Windows—or DisplayPort. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Any Linux user trying to send the highest-resolution images to a display at the fastest frame rate is out.....»»