Endangered whale gives birth while entangled in fishing rope
Scientists spotted an endangered right whale dragging a length of fishing rope caught in its mouth as it swam with a newborn calf off the Georgia coast, a rare confirmation of a birth by an entangled whale that experts determined they can't safely at.....»»
California"s endangered salmon population plummets amid new threat
They've been pushed to the brink of extinction by dams, drought, extreme heat and even the flare of wildfires, but now California's endangered winter-run Chinook salmon appear to be facing an entirely new threat—their own ravenous hunger for anchov.....»»
Breakthroughs made as scientists sequence the genomes of endangered sharks
The first chromosome level genome sequences for great hammerhead and shortfin mako sharks have shown that both species have experienced major population declines over a 250,000-year history. Low genetic diversity and signs of inbreeding are concernin.....»»
GE"s Cync smart light line massively expands at CES 2023
During CES 2023, GE's Cync smart light line grew quite a bit with several newly available options and new updates on Matter support.The headlining news from Cync this year includes new rope lights that can be transformed into any shape you'd like, he.....»»
Researchers develop a light source that produces two entangled light beams
Scientists are increasingly studying quantum entanglement, which occurs when two or more systems are created or interact in such a manner that the quantum states of some cannot be described independently of the quantum states of the others. The syste.....»»
GE"s Cync line massively expands at CES 2023
During CES 2023, GE's Cync smart light line grew quite a bit with several newly available options and new updates on Matter support.The headlining news from Cync this year includes new rope lights that can be transformed into any shape you'd like, he.....»»
Cambodian leader orders Mekong safe zones to save rare dolphins
Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday ordered the creation of conservation zones on the Mekong river to protect critically endangered dolphins, after three were killed by fishing nets and lines last month......»»
Video games in 2022: Massive mergers and peculiar portables
2022 also saw the death of Stadia and the birth of gaming labor unions. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Before we get on to the list, don't miss this year's Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes. You c.....»»
Deaths of 3 endangered Cambodian dolphins raise alarm
Three endangered freshwater dolphins have died within 10 days of each other, alarming conservationists in Cambodia......»»
Five amazing plants and the endangered animals that depend on them
If you've found yourself here because you googled 'why are plants important?', we hope you've blocked out the entire morning......»»
Biodiversity: One way to help countries stick to their commitments to restore nature
When a hydropower dam in Argentina threatened to wipe out the hooded grebe, a bird found nowhere else on Earth, a local fishing community turned to the law for help......»»
Documentary spurs a new look at the case of the first gene-edited babies
In the four years since an experiment by disgraced scientist He Jiankui resulted in the birth of the first babies with edited genes, numerous articles, books and international commissions have reflected on whether and how heritable genome editing—t.....»»
East DR Congo rebel crisis threatens endangered mountain gorillas
M23 rebel activity in volatile eastern DR Congo is threatening mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and leaving the endangered species vulnerable to poachers, a spokesman said on Tuesday......»»
The Mystery of Nevada’s Ancient Reptilian Boneyard
Whale-sized shonisaurs dominated the ocean 230 million years ago. A fossil cluster offers a fascinating glimpse at how they lived—based on where they died......»»
Analysis of giant extinct marine reptile graveyard suggests mysterious site was ancient birthing ground
Today's marine giants—such as blue and humpback whales—routinely make massive migrations across the ocean to breed and give birth in waters where predators are scarce, with many congregating year after year along the same stretches of coastline......»»
Twin brother spotted hyenas are often attracted to the same new group when they disperse from their birth group
In most mammals, males disperse to a new group after reaching sexual maturity. Dispersal often entails costs and is risky. New results from spotted hyenas show that males from the same birth group—and particularly twin brothers—very often dispers.....»»
Study uncovers existing limitations in the detection of entanglement
Quantum entanglement is a process through which two particles become entangled and remain connected over time, even when separated by large distances. Detecting this phenomenon is of crucial importance for both the development of quantum technology a.....»»
What is a "name microaggression?" And could you be doing it without knowing?
In our recent study of 150 non-English speaking background migrants and refugees living in Australia, nearly 80% revealed using their birth names in their CVs led to fewer call-backs or no response at all......»»
Study investigates "virgin birth" in aquarium sharks, even when potential mates are nearby
Asexual reproduction is common for animals like starfish, deep-sea worms, and stick insects, but among vertebrates, it's a rarity. A process called parthenogenesis allows some female animals to fertilize an egg with their own genetic material, produc.....»»
Gender or biological sex not as decisive in economic decision-making as previously thought, study finds
Gender and sex assigned at birth are not as decisive in economic decision-making as previously thought, a new study finds......»»
Nevada flower listed as endangered at lithium mine site
A Nevada wildflower was declared endangered at the only place it's known to exist—on a high-desert ridge where a lithium mine is planned to help meet growing demand for electric car batteries, U.S. wildlife officials announced Wednesday......»»