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Europe"s native oyster ecosystems have "collapsed," scientists say

European native oyster ecosystems have been classified as a "collapsed" species, after an assessment of historical and ecological data revealed it has faced extreme decimation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 5th, 2024

Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue

Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News9 hr. 14 min. ago

Scientists examine how roasting affects the perfect brew

A new study in published in Scientific Reports suggests that the perfect cup of coffee is influenced by a complex blend of variables such as bean processing method, brewing time, and grind size, not just the roast level......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

Study reveals extreme rate of Australia"s invertebrate extinction

An estimated one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates are becoming extinct in Australia every week, according to a new study revealing the immense scale of the nation's biodiversity loss......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News14 hr. 14 min. ago

Scientists develop coating for enhanced thermal imaging through hot windows

A team of Rice University scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows. Imaging applications in a range of fields—such as security, surveillance, industr.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

Scientists collect "microbial fingerprints" found in household plumbing

The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people's homes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

New set of human rights principles aims to end displacement and abuse of Indigenous people

For more than a century, conservationists have worked to preserve natural ecosystems by creating national parks and protected areas. Today the Earth faces a global biodiversity crisis, with more than 1 million species at risk of extinction. This make.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Scientists develop cost-effective lasers for extended short-wave infrared applications

Current laser technologies for the extended short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral range rely on expensive and complex materials, limiting their scalability and affordability. To address these challenges, ICFO researchers have presented a novel approach.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Mathematicians make leap in modeling human impact on climate

A breakthrough in the theory of climate change science has given scientists the most robust way yet to link observed climate change to both human-made and natural causes and to spot early warning signals for potential climate disasters......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Fully fenced dog parks alongside nature reserves could help protect wildlife

Watching a pet dog run free can be a source of joy for many people. But letting your dog off the leash is not so good for wildlife, especially if you're in an area set aside for native species......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

‘Karo’ app for assigning tasks to other people now available on the Mac

I recently wrote about Karo, a new iPhone app from developer Mustafa Yusuf that helps people create to-do lists and assign tasks to others. Starting today, Mac users can also try out Karo with a native version for macOS. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Scientists urged to pull the plug on "bathtub modeling" of flood risk

Recent decades have seen a rapid surge in damages and disruptions caused by flooding. In a commentary article published in the journal Earth's Future, researchers at the University of California, Irvine and the University of Bristol in the United Kin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

A nature conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native habitat

Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline—they were partly responsible for 60% of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent decades. Non-native mammals in Central Europe include speci.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Robots give scientists unprecedented access to study coral reef biodiversity

Mesophotic coral ecosystems have some of the highest diversity of stony corals (Scleractinia) in the world, making them particularly important for researchers. These ecosystems are also unique because they host more native species compared to shallow.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Autonomous imaging robot can assess embryos" response to environmental change

Scientists have used 3D-printed components to create a robotic instrument that can autonomously monitor the earliest stages of development in any aquatic species. The LabEmbryoCam has been created over the past decade by biologists and technologists.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Shape-changing polymer resembles animal movements with temperature shifts

A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made using a material called a liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), a soft rubber-like material that can be stimulated by ext.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Digital twin model enables precise simulation of forest landscapes, depicting a forest in 100 years

Forest ecosystems of the future will have to cope with very different conditions to those of today. For this reason, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) state that a strategic approach to forest management is crucial. To this end,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Interdisciplinary research reveals impressive adaptation mechanisms of microscopic algae

Researchers from the University of Jena and the Leibniz Institutes in Jena have published new findings on the adaptability of the microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The interdisciplinary study, largely carried out by scientists from the Cluster of.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here"s what scientists hope to learn about it

The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Europe"s Vega-C rocket launches satellite into orbit after delays

Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Europe"s native oyster ecosystems have "collapsed," scientists say

European native oyster ecosystems have been classified as a "collapsed" species, after an assessment of historical and ecological data revealed it has faced extreme decimation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024