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How wolf personalities can alter wetlands

Can wolf personalities change ecosystems? According to the latest research from the Voyageurs Wolf Project, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, they can......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJun 6th, 2022

Small molecule organic eutectics show potential for replacing plastics

Plastics have long been a mainstay in modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Researchers at The University of Warwick have made significant progress in the search for sustainable alter.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Rural migration tied to land use and climate change need more attention, scientists say

Climate and other environmental changes sometimes drive people to migrate, especially if the land no longer supports a population's way of life. In turn, mobile populations alter the environment in which they settle......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

New genetic editing technique can modify wild populations with less risk

A new technique developed by researchers from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology could allow scientists to more safely alter the genetic makeup of wild populations. The study is published in the journal Nature Communicati.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Apple to reclaim wetlands near its Iowa data center

Apple is applying to the City of Waukee in Iowa, just west of Des Moines, to return some of its land surrounding its iCloud data center back into a freshwater marsh, also known as a "prairie pothole."Apple's conceptual plan for the first of its two d.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Planning for climate resilience in California"s freshwater ecosystems

California's unique geomorphology and Mediterranean-type climate have largely shaped the state's freshwater lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Now, however, freshwater ecosystems are stressed by water diversion, land use changes, non-native specie.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Domestication causes smaller brain size in dogs than in the wolf: Study challenges notion

A recent study, published in Biology Letters, challenges the long-held notion that domestication is the primary driver of reduced brain size in domesticated animals, specifically dogs......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers

Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination. Scientists are uncovering various ways that air pollution can interfere with the ability of insects to pollinate plants. (credi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Researchers create ADP- or ATP-containing molecules with improved yield and consistency

Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) or adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-containing important biological molecules can modify macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids to alter their function in the cell. Synthesizing ADP- and ATP-containing molecules using.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash

Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

Systematic monitoring: Gray wolf autopsy findings since the species" comeback to Germany

At the turn of the millennium, gray wolves returned to Germany after 150 years and subsequently established territories in many parts of the country. But coexistence harbors challenges—for both humans and animals. Since 2006, almost all gray wolves.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Opinion: If we want to settle on other planets, we"ll have to use genome editing to alter human DNA

When considering human settlements on the moon, Mars and further afield, much attention is given to the travel times, food and radiation risk. We'll undoubtedly face a harsh environment in deep space and some thinkers have been pointing to genome edi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services

Coastal wetlands, situated at the junction of land and water, are vital ecosystems known for their high productivity. They play a key role in carbon sequestration, storm buffering, and providing habitats for diverse species. However, these critical a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

All the Minecraft console commands and cheats for console and PC

On top of player mods and paywalled add-ons, you can also alter your Minecraft gameplay with cheats and console commands. Here’s a guide on how to do so......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

"Saint or devil": return of wolf stirs debate in Europe

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Well, quite a few European governments, it seems......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Study reveals impact of postharvest treatments on tomato ripening

Tomato fruit ripening, a process initiated by key gene demethylation, is significantly influenced by postharvest handling practices. These practices, while extending shelf life, can alter ripening dynamics and affect fruit quality......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

Study of key characteristics of UK politicians reveals "ambition, narcissism, genuine idealism" among common traits

In a new study of politicians' personalities, humor, charm and raw courage are listed among the most important character traits for successful leaders......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 7th, 2024

Fires in Brazil"s Pantanal push wetlands community to limit

A riverside community in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands narrowly escaped raging wildfires last month, but some say the record-setting blazes—still burning nearby—are compounding threats to their way of life......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 4th, 2024

Apple wants China to alter an antitrust ruling it already won

Apple scored a win when China ruled in its favor over an App Store antitrust suit, but now it seems to fear that its victory could backfire.iOS App StoreIn May 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court took Apple's side in a case alleging that t.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Wildlife officials confirm another gray wolf livestock attack in Colorado´s Jackson County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed another gray wolf attack on livestock in Jackson County on Saturday, according to the agency's list of confirmed gray wolf depredations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Don’t want to spend $600+ on a new iPad? This Amazon Fire Tablet is the perfect alternative

When Amazon released the first batch of Fire Tablets, it was pretty clear what the company’s intention was. As is the case with many of … The post Don’t want to spend $600+ on a new iPad? This Amazon Fire Tablet is the perfect alter.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024