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Indigenous Colombians fret as sacred mountain glaciers melt

In the shade of a sacred tree, Indigenous wise men chew coca leaves as they mull the threats to their home among the melting, snow-capped peaks of Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 21st, 2024

Indigenous fire management "locks up" carbon

Scientists have revealed Indigenous fire management can "lock up" more carbon than other methods of native bushland management and the practice could prove very lucrative for landholders......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Nintendo ending "Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp", plans offline relaunch

Seven years after its launch, Nintendo is choosing to sunset its "Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp" in the fall — but players shouldn't fret just yet.Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp In 2017, Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, a free-to-play s.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

The disappearing mountains and hungry volcano: Researching the evolution of the Teton Range

Once upon a time, the Teton Range, a 40-mile-long mountain range in the northern Rocky Mountains, may have extended much longer than it does now......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Study calls for locally inclusive public health adaptation strategies to climate change

Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate Indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adoptable and sustainable, according to a descriptive phenomenological study carried out in Kenya by researchers from the University of.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women, children fails to hold anyone to account—it"s not enough

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 18th, 2024

Ancient DNA reveals Indigenous dog lineages found at Jamestown, Virginia

Previous scientific studies have indicated that North American dog lineages were replaced with European ones between 1492 and the present day. To better understand the timing of this replacement, researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Cha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 17th, 2024

As the internet reaches the Brazilian Amazon, what ethical considerations must be taken for Indigenous peoples?

The internet has reached a remote Indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon, connecting it with the good—and the bad—of the world wide web......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Scientists cook up a plan to save freshwater crocodiles from toxic cane toads

Scientists from Macquarie University working with Bunuba Indigenous rangers and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Western Australia have trialed a new way to protect freshwater crocodiles from deadly invasive cane.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

From net zero to Indigenous knowledge, Australia has finally set new science priorities. How can it meet them?

The Australian government has updated the nation's science and research priorities, and released a National Science Statement. This marks the first wholesale update on Australia's vision and plan for the future of science and technology in nearly a d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Revolutionizing iPad use: Torras Ostand Case"s rock-solid kickstands

There is a mountain of iPad cases to choose from, but the Torras Ostand case stands out with thin, stable kickstands and a sturdy build.Back of the new Torras Ostand iPad CaseApple's iPad lineup can be used in many configurations thanks to a modular.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

French sheep farmers fret over bluetongue outbreak

French authorities reported Thursday more than 20 suspected cases of bluetongue virus in sheep, raising fears a potentially fatal outbreak after hundreds of animals were infected in neighboring Belgium......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Scientists and rangers share knowledge to restore seagrass

Scientists from The University of Western Australia have partnered with Indigenous rangers on a seagrass restoration project in Gathaagudu (Shark Bay) to help moderate climate change and conserve biodiversity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Meet Briar, a weeks-old mountain lion cub rescued by the Oakland Zoo

Meet Briar, a weeks-old mountain lion cub rescued by the Oakland Zoo.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive

To protect the Amazon and support the well-being of its people, its economy must shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Mountain Bikers Are Rewilding Land by Paying the Government to Do It

A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Sneak a peek inside the secretive new global headquarters that will lead Lexus into the EV age

Lexus finally moves into its new, unified global headquarters, a sprawling high-tech R&D and design center nestled into a forest-covered mountain. Automotive News went on an exclusive first tour of the facility......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Take AN"s exclusive tour of Lexus" new high-tech HQ in mountains of Toyota City

Lexus finally moves into its new, unified global headquarters, a sprawling high-tech R&D and design center nestled into a forest-covered mountain. Automotive News went on an exclusive first tour of the facility......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

How large turkey vultures remain aloft in thin air

Mountain hikes are invigorating. Crisp air and clear views can refresh the soul, but thin air presents an additional challenge for high-altitude birds. "All else being equal, bird wings produce less lift in low density air," says Jonathan Rader from.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Retreating Andean rocks signal the world"s glaciers are melting far faster than predicted, report scientists

Rocks recently exposed to the sky after being covered with prehistoric ice show that tropical glaciers have shrunk to their smallest size in more than 11,700 years, revealing the tropics have already warmed past limits last seen earlier in the Holoce.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Hidden players in climate change: How microscopic proteins could shape our future

In the narrative about climate change, we often focus on the big and visible—like shrinking glaciers and churning hurricanes. But there's another world, microscopic and hidden, that's just as crucial and the focus of a new study by Amy Gladfelter,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024