Indigenous forest gardens remain productive and diverse for over a century
Gardens persist for 150 years after those who planted them were removed. Enlarge / From some perspectives, the forest garden doesn't stand out from the landscape. (credit: Chelsey Armstrong) In the 1930s, an archeologist from the Smithsonian w.....»»
KC Crain: Approaching a century of Automotive News
Throughout 2025, we will honor our legacy by connecting topics of today with our historical coverage as we look ahead to the next 100 years......»»
Report spotlights urgent issues faced by Mobile Indigenous populations
Researchers from the University of Oxford have collaborated with the United Nations (UN) on a new report that focuses on the legal recognition, land rights and mobility (including transboundary movement) of Mobile Indigenous Peoples......»»
Study reveals how parasites thrive by balancing specialization with exploiting diverse species communities
A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural environments on the spread of these parasites......»»
Documenting the impact of a fungal outbreak on a forest over half a century
An entomologist and his ecologist daughter have outlined the dramatic changes that have occurred over the past half-century in the forests of White Oak Canyon in the Shenandoah National Park due to a canker fungus......»»
Detecting Planck-scale dark matter by leveraging quantum interference
While various studies have hinted at the existence of dark matter, its nature, composition and underlying physics remain poorly understood......»»
‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work
What do the integers have in common with the symmetries of a triangle? In the 19th century, mathematicians invented groups as an answer to this question......»»
Digging into neutrino research: LBNF-DUNE project moves forward with excavation of 800,000 tons of rock
As a kid, you may have tried to dig a hole in your backyard to reach China. Obviously, that didn't happen. But digging out a lot of ground can be quite productive. Instead of reaching another country, the scientists, engineers, and construction worke.....»»
One of the best football movies ever made just turned 20. Here’s why it still scores
On the film's 20th anniversary, here's why Friday Night Lights is the best football movie of the 21st century......»»
The most underrated horror sequel of this century is finally streaming again on Max
One of the most ambitious and underrated horror sequels of the past 20 years is finally streaming again on Max......»»
Smaller crossovers, pickups outpace U.S. market in Q3 as affordability challenges remain
Light-vehicle sales slid 2.4 percent in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the Automotive News Research & Data Center......»»
Field notes: Life in the Eldorado National Forest after wildfire strikes
Charred trees punctuated the Eldorado National Forest like blackened skeletons of their former selves, victims of the Mosquito Fire. Two years earlier, in 2022, the Mosquito Fire started in Tahoe National Forest, moved north to the Eldorado and torch.....»»
Smaller crossovers, pickups outpace market in Q3 as affordability challenges remain
Light-vehicle sales slid 2.4 percent in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the Automotive News Research & Data Center......»»
Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021
The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight. Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its ste.....»»
Research reveals how media coverage helped successfully mitigate forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon
A new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities......»»
Outdoor businesses and venues could benefit from boosting birdsong sound biodiversity
Visitors to vineyards enjoyed their tours more when they heard enhanced sounds of diverse birdsong, new research has found. The findings from the University of East Anglia suggest that outdoor businesses could improve their customer experience by inv.....»»
Study reveals oyster reefs once thrived along Europe"s coasts—now they"re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline—but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century ago, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, is titled "Records reveal the vast h.....»»
Early foster care gave poor women power, 17th-century records reveal
A rare collection of 300-year-old petitions gives voice to the forgotten women who cared for England's most vulnerable children while battling their local authorities......»»
Hurricane Helene shuts down North Carolina facilities crucial for microchip production
Facilities in North Carolina operated by two companies that mine a crucial mineral needed for semiconductor production remain down because of the impacts of Hurricane Helene, raising worries about potential long-term effects on microchip supply......»»
Hurricane Helene leaves Linamar"s N.C. plants reeling
Some Linamar employees remain unreachable and floodwaters hinder operations at its plants in North Carolina......»»
Protein involved in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration offers hope for prevention
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Despite existing treatments, the underlying causes of this disease and effective therapies remain elusive. Research published in the journal D.....»»