Has logging really stopped in Victoria? What the death of an endangered glider tells us
Victoria's native forest logging industry ended on January 1 this year. The news was met with jubilation from conservationists......»»
The monarch butterfly may not be endangered, but research suggests its migration is
With vigorous debate surrounding the health of the monarch butterfly, new research from the University of Georgia may have answered the biggest question plaguing butterfly researchers. Why are the wintering populations declining while breeding popula.....»»
Bonobos may be more vulnerable than previously thought, suggests genetics study
Bonobos, endangered great apes that are among our closest relatives, might be more vulnerable than previously understood, finds a genetics study led by a UCL researcher that reveals three distinct populations......»»
Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia's most endangered species......»»
New bacteria-based therapy shows promise for fighting cancer
Even as cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, bacteria-based cancer therapy presents an exciting and innovative treatment option. Owing to their ability to penetrate the rigid stromal barrier, bacteria can naturally target solid tumors an.....»»
The Doctor Behind the ‘Suicide Pod’ Wants AI to Assist at the End of Life
The death of an American woman inside Philip Nitschke’s latest invention reveals the next frontier in the right-to-die debate......»»
A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days
Hong Kong's oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species......»»
Owls that nest underground become candidate for endangered status
California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened......»»
Hurricane Milton leaves at least 16 dead as Florida cleans up
The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together......»»
Oxidative stress: How protein recycling protects against cell death
Researchers at LMU University Hospital have discovered a new molecular switch that protects against cell death......»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0, preventing downgrades from 18.0.1
Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version. more….....»»
Archive tells of cracking ancient Greek language
A retired Classics professor from Texas has donated a collection of papers to the University of Cincinnati detailing the deciphering of an ancient Greek language that baffled generations of scholars......»»
RingConn Gen 2 review: the money-saving smart ring to buy
The RingConn Gen 2 is cheaper than the other smart rings and doesn't have a subscription, and our review tells you if it's all too good to be true......»»
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: Report
Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday......»»
Nvidia may give the RTX 5080 a sweet consolation prize
A new glimpse at the potential specs for the RTX 5080 tells us that it might have the RTX 5090 beat in one way, but there's still a huge gap between the two......»»
Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceroses may provide valuable forensic information
New research in Medical and Veterinary Entomology reveals that when rhinoceroses are found dead after being illegally killed by poachers, analyzing insects on the decomposing body aids in estimating the time since death. This information has been use.....»»
Spotted handfish genome sequenced for the first time
Scientists from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have sequenced the first ever full genome of the rare and elusive spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus)—a critically endangered marine fish endemic to Tasmania......»»
The political, social and psychological toll of family deaths in war
The hardship of war does not end when the shooting stops, as every wartime death leaves behind family members whose struggle will go on for decades, if not generations. Millions of these bereaved survivors have lost their kin, including parents, chil.....»»
Nomad launches limited edition ‘Olde Dublin’ Horween leather Case and Folio for iPhone 16 Pro
Nomad’s leather cases are a staple of its iPhone accessories and have become even more popular as Apple stopped using leather last year. Now Nomad has launched a new limited edition finish for its premium Horween Modern Leather Case and Modern Leat.....»»
Faulty Samsung update leaves owners of bricked Galaxy phones with few options
"I just really, really want my photos." Samsung issued a software update on October 2 that bricked some older Galaxy smartphones. While Samsung has stopped the update from rollin.....»»
Study identifies compounds that extend longevity of Japanese morning glory flowers
The longevity of plant flowers is controlled by genetically programmed mechanisms. After a certain amount of time after flowering, the expression of genes associated with programmed cell death is induced and cellular components such as proteins and n.....»»