Brexit could transform Wales from sheep farms to forest
The Welsh countryside may see a major increase in forest cover within a decade due to the effect of Brexit on sheep farming, new research suggests......»»
Universal basic income: Wales is set to end its experiment—why researchers think that"s a mistake
The Welsh government has announced that its universal basic income (UBI) project will not be continued after the initial pilot ends in 2025 because of the cost......»»
Report says new models will improve understanding of America"s forests
Forests and the carbon they capture play a pivotal role in combating climate change, and a new report co-authored by NAU researchers is set to transform forest conservation efforts nationwide by providing new, more accurate models for calculating and.....»»
Parasitic creature with unique teeth found in forests of Asia: It"s a new species
In a forest in southern China, a parasitic creature flew through the air. Suddenly, a net enveloped the animal. Scientists looked at their successful catch—and discovered a new species......»»
Forecasting forest health using models to predict tree canopy height
Tree height is an important indicator of a forest's maturity and overall health. Forest restoration projects rely on tree height as a predictor and measurement of success, but forecasting a forest's future tree height based on observations alone is a.....»»
Russian hackers use old Outlook vulnerability to target Polish orgs (CVE-2023-23397)
Russian state-backed hacking group Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a known Microsoft Outlook vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397) to target public and private entities in Poland, Polish Cyber Command has warned. Compromising emai.....»»
After a mild fire year, Southern California crews look ahead to 2024
On a cool, cloudy morning one day last week, Albert Rivas approached a pile of dry wood in the Angeles National Forest and set it on fire......»»
Apple Watch Fall Detection saves hiker after fall in the forest
A Roswell man credits his Apple Watch with saving his life, helping him call for assistance when he had a nasty fall while walking his dog in April.Setting up Fall Detection in the Apple WatchMike Menand hiked in the Chattahoochee River National Recr.....»»
In hotter regions, mammals shown to seek forests and avoid human habitats
The cool of the forest is a welcome escape on a hot day. This is especially true for mammals in North America's hottest regions, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study indicates that, as the climate warms, preserving.....»»
Climate change to drive surge in insects that attack almonds, peaches, walnuts: Study
As a result of climate change, the Golden State's farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which poses a threat to California's specialty crops industry......»»
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho+ allows organizations to oversee data from inception to deployment
Hitachi Vantara announced Pentaho+, an integrated platform from the Pentaho software business designed to help organizations connect, enrich, and transform operations with refined, reliable data necessary for AI and generative AI accuracy. Automating.....»»
Harvesting more solar energy with two-dimensional supercrystals
When Emiliano Cortés goes hunting for sunlight, he doesn't use gigantic mirrors or sprawling solar farms. Quite the contrary, the professor of experimental physics and energy conversion at LMU dives into the nanocosmos......»»
Québec"s hardwood trees could move north. Here"s how that could affect the boreal forest landscape
In Québec, there are two distinct types of forest: the northern temperate forest in the south, and the boreal forest in the north......»»
Research unveils nickel-based catalysts with remarkable economic feasibility
In a development set to transform the chemical industry on a global scale, Professor Chang Ho Yoo in the Department of Chemistry at UNIST has successfully developed a highly efficient and stable carbonylation catalytic reaction using nickel catalysts.....»»
Tropical forest loss from growing rubber trade is more substantial than previously thought, research finds
Over 4 million hectares of tree cover—an area equivalent to the size of Switzerland—may have been cleared to make space for rubber plantations since the 1990s. Out of all the rubber planted, 1 million hectares may have been established in key bio.....»»
Sea level rise found to encourage mangrove expansion on Great Barrier Reef islands
A team of environmental scientists at the University of Wollongong Faculty of Science Medicine and Health's School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences, working with a colleague from the University of New South Wales, has found that sea level rise.....»»
Cybercriminals turn to ready-made bots for quick attacks
Bots and human fraud farms were responsible for billions of attacks in the H1 of 2023 and into Q3, according to Arkose Labs. These attacks comprised 73% of all website and app traffic measured. In other words, almost three-quarters of traffic to digi.....»»
Analyzing policy-driven changes to US forest carbon sequestration
Climate change influences the frequency and intensity of wildfires in many areas of the United States. Trees remove carbon from the atmosphere, so tree planting can mitigate climate change. However, managing forests to prevent large destructive fires.....»»
Higher cognitive ability linked to higher chance of having voted against Brexit
A new analysis suggests that a person with higher cognitive ability may have been more likely to vote "Remain" in the 2016 Brexit referendum, and that a spouse's cognitive skills may also be linked to Brexit voting decisions. Chris Dawson and Paul Ba.....»»
Iguana invasion: Thailand rounds up rogue reptiles
Thailand has captured more than 150 rogue iguanas that were rampaging through the countryside, raiding farms and damaging the local environment, officials said......»»
This Graco car seat lasts for ten years, and it’s 25% off for Black Friday
This Graco car seat is on sale for Black Friday and it will transform and grow with your child for ten years......»»