Deaths of 3 endangered Cambodian dolphins raise alarm
Three endangered freshwater dolphins have died within 10 days of each other, alarming conservationists in Cambodia......»»
Some states act to protect residents from extreme heat, with a new focus on young people
After two years of record-breaking heat that brought a surge of deaths and health emergencies, several states have enacted or are considering measures designed to protect residents—with a new focus on younger people whose vulnerability is rising wi.....»»
Study highlights vulnerability of England"s only resident bottlenose dolphins
England's only resident population of bottlenose dolphins is under serious threat from a combination of human activity, environmental pollution and difficulties in rearing young that survive into adulthood, according to new research......»»
Researchers find evidence of golden mole species thought to be extinct
A team of zoologists and wildlife managers at the Endangered Wildlife Trust, in South Africa, working with a colleague from Stellenbosch University, another with South Africa's Department of Agriculture, and a third from the University of Pretoria, h.....»»
Scientists confirm that Seychelles is frequented by blue whales
Seychelles is a special place for whales and dolphins. And yet, while its corals, turtles and sharks are relatively well studied, little is known about its cetaceans. Now scientists from the University of Seychelles, Florida International University.....»»
Win hardware, collectibles, and more in the 2023 Ars Technica Charity Drive
Help yourself to prizes by helping us raise money for good causes. Enlarge / Just some of the prizes you can win in this year's charity drive sweepstakes. (credit: Kyle Orland) It's once again that special time of year w.....»»
Best Ring deals: Save on Ring doorbell and Ring alarm bundles
Whether you're planning to get a video doorbell, security camera, or home security bundle from Ring, you wouldn't want to miss out on these amazing discounts......»»
“Mystery” pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says
Reports caused alarm, but experts say it looks like a post-COVID germ comeback. Enlarge / Parents with children who are suffering from respiratory diseases are lining up at a children's hospital in Chongqing, China, on November 2.....»»
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino named Delilah successfully gives birth in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia's western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals......»»
Critically endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
A Sumatran rhino has been born in western Indonesia, officials said Monday, a rare sanctuary birth for the critically endangered animal with only several dozen believed to be left in the world......»»
Study shows tropical cyclones substantially raise the social cost of carbon
Extreme events like tropical cyclones have immediate impacts, but also long-term implications for societies. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications shows that accounting for the long-term impacts of these storms raises the global.....»»
First comprehensive global analysis shows action on emissions can bring huge health benefits
Experts are calling on global leaders to implement climate mitigation actions that could prevent millions of premature deaths worldwide each year as well as reduce the risks of climate change......»»
Will this antibiotic work for you? A quick and easy method of testing antimicrobial susceptibility
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) directly causes an estimated 1.3 million deaths around the globe annually, a figure that the World Health Organization has predicted will rise. A leading cause of AMR is the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, which has.....»»
High temperatures may have caused over 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022
The burden of heat-related mortality during the summer of 2022 in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 deaths according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)......»»
Study reveals new clues about how whales and dolphins came to use echolocation
A study published in Diversity provides new insight into how toothed whales and dolphins came to navigate the underwater world using sound waves......»»
Measles rises globally amid vaccination crash; WHO and CDC sound the alarm
From 2021 to 2022, measles deaths increased 43 percent. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are sounding the alarm over the gl.....»»
Urban planning has long ignored women"s experiences: Five ways we can make our cities safer
Women consistently raise concerns about their safety when moving through their cities and communities......»»
Wildlife-vehicle collisions study delves into factors that impact detecting animals after dark
According to a 2008 study, wildlife-vehicle collisions cost an estimated $8.4 billion in damages, with more than 58,000 people injured and 440 deaths occurring annually. These numbers continue to increase as urban sprawl expands and human–wildlife.....»»
Researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water
A team of engineers and public health experts from the University of South Florida is helping Toamasina, Madagascar, residents reduce their exposure to lead—a major global environmental pollutant that causes more than 1 million premature deaths eac.....»»
UAW members ratify labor deal with Mack Trucks; strike ends after 39 days
The UAW and Mack Trucks had reached a tentative deal in October that included a 19 percent pay raise, but union workers overwhelmingly rejected it and went on a strike......»»
Surveying wetlands for infectious bird flu—and finding it
Recently, morning omelets and holiday dinners have gotten more expensive. One likely cause is bird flu, outbreaks of which led to the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys from infection or culling in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Ag.....»»