How climate change and invasive species threaten tree frogs
A new study from the University of Florida investigates how climate change and the spread of invasive species can combine to create a dual threat to biodiversity......»»
How well toxic elements leach out of coal ash depends on the ash"s nanoscale composition, shows study
Everyone knows that burning coal causes air pollution that is harmful to the climate and human health. But the ash left over can often be harmful as well......»»
Elastocaloric cooling system opens door to climate-friendly AC
Air conditioning, refrigeration, and other cooling technologies account for more than 20 percent of today's global energy consumption, while the refrigerants they use have a global warming potential thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide. In.....»»
Unraveling the historic journey of the mung bean: A tale of evolution, migration and climate adaptation
The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations throughout its h.....»»
Preliminary evidence of anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in American kestrels in the Western US
American kestrels are a beloved raptor species experiencing a troubling decline, and our use of rodenticides is not helping. According to a new study published in the Journal of Raptor Research, adult kestrels sampled in and around the Salt Lake City.....»»
Using social media cherry blossom images and AI to track climate patterns
New research by Monash University experts has tracked Japanese hanami (flower viewing) via social media images, producing an unprecedented map of cherry blossoms across Japan to document their annual bloom and calculate its peak in major cities......»»
Study suggests long-lived tree species play greater role in generating genetic diversity
A study of the relationship between the growth rate of tropical trees and the frequency of genetic mutations they accumulate suggests that older, long-lived trees play a greater role in generating and maintaining genetic diversity than short-lived tr.....»»
Illinois environmentalists push for state action to protect wetlands after Supreme Court ruling rolls back federal rules
Across the country, marshes, swamps and bogs quietly soak up flood water and filter pollutants. Ecologists agree they are one of the best natural defenses against climate change......»»
Study models geomagnetic field shielding over the last 100,000 years
New models of how the geomagnetic field that shields the Earth's atmosphere from cosmic rays has changed over tens of thousands of years can help us understand how the climate has changed over a similar timescale......»»
Bombardier beetle vs. assassin bug: Mimetic interactions via a shared enemy
Animals can defend themselves against their natural enemies in various ways. Well-defended species often share conspicuous body colors with other well-defended or undefended species, forming mimetic interactions......»»
Researchers create tool to improve the forecasting of extreme rain events
Driven by global warming, the emerging climate crisis has in recent years included a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme rain events, leading to loss of life and of property. A new research study, led by Dr. Assaf Hochman and by doctoral s.....»»
How to change World Tier in Diablo 4
Difficulty has a new form. Before you head off into the depths of Sanctuary, here's how to change your World Tier and what effect it will have in Diablo 4......»»
Climate change has a dramatic impact on the global water cycle, say researchers
For Christoph Schär, ETH Zurich's Professor of Climate and Water Cycle, "global warming" is not quite accurate when it comes to describing the driver of climate change. "A better term would be 'climate humidification,'" he explains. "Most of the sol.....»»
Climate: Battle lines harden over how to slash CO2
Banish fossil fuels, capture their emissions, pull CO2 from thin air—diplomats in Bonn for UN-led climate talks agree there's too much planet-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but remain at loggerheads on the best way to reduce it......»»
How cats and dogs affect the climate—and what you can do about it
According to Patrick Hanson, the CEO of Luxaviation, a Luxembourg-based luxury airline firm, having pets can be just as polluting as traveling by private jet. In defense of his own industry, he declared recently that one of his company's customers pr.....»»
Unraveling brood parasitism in predatory mites
Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do this, and instead sneak in their eggs with those o.....»»
"Too small and carefree": Endangered animals released into the wild may lack the match-fitness to evade predators
Breeding threatened mammals in fenced, predator-free areas is a common conservation strategy in Australia. The method is designed to protect vulnerable species and breed animals for release into the wild......»»
UN climate chief hails "unique insights" of embattled COP28 head
The UN's top climate official hailed the "unique insight" of a UAE oil executive whose naming as president of the key COP28 climate summit has outraged advocates and experts......»»
TSMC: advanced packaging demand surpasses current capacity, expansion is speeding up
TSMC held its shareholders' meeting today, where chairman Mark Liu stated that the company has faced various global challenges in recent years, including the US-China trade war, climate change, the pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war. However, Liu n.....»»
Pond emission measurements improve climate predictions
There could be billions of shallow lakes and ponds on Earth, though lack of mapping systems makes it hard to know just how many exist. Together, they emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, but emissions from these systems v.....»»
“Dead Duck Day” marks that time a scientist witnessed gay duck necrophilia
One dead duck can change your life. Enlarge / This drake mallard duck has ceased to be! And suffered one final post-mortem ignominy by a fellow duck. (credit: C.W. Moeliker, 2001) On June 5, 1995, a Dutch ornithologist n.....»»