Firefly Tourism Can Put Insects in Peril
A new study shines light on how bug spray, flashlights, and foot traffic can spell disaster for the fragile creatures behind brilliant synchronous displays......»»
Research finds unprecedented levels of insects damaging plants
Insects today are causing unprecedented levels of damage to plants, even as insect numbers decline, according to new research led by University of Wyoming scientists......»»
Microbial enzymes are the key to pectin digestion in leaf beetles
A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, shows in a new study how leaf beetles could successfully use new and previously indigestible food sources in the course of evolution. The insects acquired enzymes from.....»»
"Forever chemicals" in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism
Wildlife agencies in the U.S. are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer—and that's prompting health advisories in some places where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy......»»
Canceled by Netflix: it"s the end of the road for Firefly Lane
We'd have bet on Firefly Lane for the long run, but it turns out it'll be two and out......»»
Could ‘Moon’ be a giant leap for the tourism industry?
A trip to the moon -- or something a bit like it -- could be on the cards for tourists if a couple of Canadian entrepreneurs get their way......»»
Could Moon be a giant leap for the tourism industry?
A trip to the moon -- or something a bit like it -- could be on the cards for tourists if a couple of Canadian entrepreneurs get their way......»»
With orbital launch, Firefly takes an early lead in the 1-ton rocket race
"Firefly is at the point where the only thing holding them back is execution." Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket is seen on the pad ahead of the "To The Black" mission. (credit: Firefly) Since SpaceX reached orbit for.....»»
Firefly Aerospace reaches orbit with new Alpha rocket
A new aerospace company reached orbit with its second rocket launch and deployed multiple small satellites on Saturday......»»
Firefly successfully launches unmanned rocket
Texas-based commercial rocket company Firefly launched a rocket into space Friday morning, about a year after a previous attempt ended in an explosion......»»
Bumblebees can be classified as "fish" under California conservation law, court says
In a move that could allow a broad range of insects to be considered for endangered species status, the state Supreme Court has found that California bumblebees can be protected under the law as a type of fish......»»
How many ants are on Earth? 20 quadrillion, study says
There are at least 20 quadrillion ants on Earth, according to a new study that says even that staggering figure likely underestimates the total population of the insects, which are an essential part of ecosystems around the world......»»
Mediterranean Sea hit by marine heatwave
Marine heatwaves are extreme rises in ocean temperature over an extended period of time. Their magnitude and frequency have harmful impacts on marine ecosystems, threaten marine biodiversity and negatively impact fisheries, aquaculture and tourism in.....»»
Potential Rail Strike Squeezes Biden Between Unions and Economic Peril
The Biden administration is pressuring labor unions and freight-rail operators to agree on a new contract before Friday to avert a strike. The Biden administration is pressuring labor unions and freight-rail operators to agree on a new co.....»»
Beyond sound: Red-eyed treefrogs use sound and vibration in calls for mates and aggression
One would be hard-pressed to take a walk outside without hearing the sounds of calling animals. During the day, birds chatter back and forth, and as night falls, frogs and insects call to defend territories and to attract potential mates. For several.....»»
Tropical insects are extremely sensitive to changing climates
Insects that are adapted to perennially wet environments, like tropical rainforests, don't tend to do well when their surroundings dry out. New research published this Wednesday indicates they may be equally averse to heavy rainfall......»»
Eating insects can be good for the planet. Europeans should eat more of them
Insects are a nutritious food source that can be produced more sustainably than conventional livestock. While eating insects is common in many world regions, in western cultures it is more likely met with disgust......»»
Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket crashes in setback for space tourism
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket carrying research payloads crashed shortly after liftoff from Texas on Monday, but the capsule carrying experiments escaped and floated safely back to Earth......»»
How to watch rocket startup Firefly Aeropspace’s second attempt to reach orbit
Rocket startup Firefly Aerospace will attempt to reach orbit for the first time in a launch tonight, Sunday September 11. Here's how to watch......»»
Creative industries may hold the key to economic prosperity in coastal and rural communities
Increased investment in the creative industries and improved levels of business support could be the key to helping coastal and rural communities reduce their reliance upon tourism for economic prosperity......»»
Fire-adapted insects make the most of breeding grounds sterilized by wildfires
With a rise in the number of wildfires in Saskatchewan and beyond each year, burnt landscapes stripped of plant life are becoming more common. Most creatures find a burnt environment uninhabitable, but a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research te.....»»