Farmland bird populations rise with nature-friendly farming
In the latest Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) say a more strategic approach to wildlife-friendly farming schemes is required to recover England's farmland bird populations after monito.....»»
Thanks to humans, Salish Sea waters are too noisy for resident orcas to hunt successfully
The Salish Sea—the inland coastal waters of Washington and British Columbia—is home to two unique populations of fish-eating orcas, the northern resident and the southern resident orcas. Human activity over much of the 20th century, including red.....»»
More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad. Where are they heading and why?
Travel is on the rise again. According to the UN's tourism agency, international travel for all purposes reached 97% of its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024. In some regions such as Africa and Europe, arrivals are already surpassing th.....»»
Researchers bend DNA strands with light, revealing a new way to study the genome
With the flick of a light, researchers have found a way to rearrange life's basic tapestry, bending DNA strands back on themselves to reveal the material nature of the genome......»»
Diet change for more sustainable finfish aquaculture
As the cost of fish oil continues to rise, Australian aquaculture operators are looking for safe and more sustainable sources for healthy formulated feed in order to expand commercial production of the popular yellowtail kingfish......»»
Farming at the edges of nature reserves is helping exotic species invade New Zealand, finds study
Native shrublands were once common across the Canterbury Plains, but over time, conversion of land to other uses, including irrigated pasture, has contributed to their gradual decline. Now, a new study by scientists at Manaaki Whenua—Landcare Resea.....»»
Studying fungi"s "weak link" to fight global rise in deadly fungal infections
A group of scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have conducted neutron scattering research to reveal key information about fungus cell membranes that could aid in developing new antifungal treatments......»»
Australian report finds the changing nature of work provides new opportunities for workplace gender equality
A new research report released today has identified an important shift in how employees choose to engage in the workforce, as they increasingly seek flexibility and opportunities to tailor work schedules and locations to their needs......»»
I’m worried Google is going to ruin the Pixel 9 lineup
The Pixel 9 lineup has been excellent so far. Would adding a budget-friendly Pixel 9a next year ruin that? I think so......»»
Bunyip birds and brolgas: How can we better protect species important to Indigenous people?
Kamilaroi Country lies in far northwest New South Wales, past Tamworth and crossing over the Queensland border. Here, the bunyip bird (Australasian bittern, Botaurus poiciloptilus), and the brolga (Grus rubicunda or burraalga in Kamilaroi) have been.....»»
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature. Enlarge / Power lines are cast in silhouette as the Creek Fire creeps up on on the Shaver Springs community off of Tollhouse Road on Tuesday, Se.....»»
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Did you like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? If so, check out these three films: a famous ghost adventure, another Tim Burton classic, and a friendly family movie......»»
The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise
Eastern equine encephalitis, which has a high mortality rate, is becoming more common in North America as climate changes expands the habitats of insects......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 6: Sales reports, dealer sentiment give Fed good reason to cut interest rates
The bottom line, as sales stagnate and inventories rise, is that automakers and their customers need interest rates to come down soon......»»
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Ge.....»»
Nature"s own chemistry could help reduce waste and improve health
Researchers are studying chemical processes in nature to develop new, cleaner means of chemical production and computers that can communicate with the human body......»»
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandings
Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals—an increasingly common sight across the island......»»
Deep imaging techniques reveal that galaxies are much much bigger than previously thought
If this galaxy is typical, then the study, published today in Nature Astronomy, indicates that our galaxy is already interacting with its closest neighbor, Andromeda......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 5: Ford joins the hybrid-powered gain in August U.S. sales
Major gain in hybrid vehicle deliveries led Ford's 13% rise in August U.S. sales......»»
Newegg is selling this WiFi 6 Gaming Router for half off — only $55
The WAVLINK AX3000 is a great budget-friendly way of improving your internet connection and it's on sale now at Newegg......»»
State-by-state data boosts bird conservation planning
New data summaries from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's eBird platform will help state wildlife planners assess the status of bird populations that live in or pass through their state—a crucial tool in protecting species......»»