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Investigating effects of invasive trout on native charr in Kamikochi, Nagano

Globally, salmonids have been widely introduced into freshwater areas for aquaculture and recreational angling. brown trout (Salmo trutta), which are native to Europe, and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), which are native to North America, were i.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJan 29th, 2024

Net effects of man-made nitrogen attenuate global warming, researchers find

Nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuels are known for their environmental damage: they pollute the air and drinking water, lead to over-fertilization of water and land ecosystems, reduce biodiversity and damage the ozone layer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Lethal climate destruction: Linguistics researcher makes the case for using medical language in climate discourse

"Global warming," "greenhouse effect," and "climate catastrophe" are all terms we are familiar with from international public discourse on the looming effects of climate change. But these terms seem to be limited in their efficacy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Now entering their adult phase, spotted lanternflies are headed into their invasive peak

As you head out on summer adventures this month, make sure that an unwanted guest isn't traveling with you......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Intel has finally tracked down the problem making 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs crash

But microcode update can't fix CPUs that are already crashing or unstable. Enlarge / Intel's Core i9-13900K. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) For several months, Intel has been investigating reports that high-end 13th- and 14.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Protect the child, save the adult: An opportunity to cut Australia"s welfare costs by nearly 40%

New research from the University of South Australia shows that people who have suffered child abuse or neglect are three times more likely to access government income support payments in early adulthood, underlining the costly and long-term effects o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

UK climate strategy under scrutiny at landmark court case

The British government on Tuesday faces an unprecedented legal challenge for allegedly failing to protect people, property and infrastructure from the likely effects of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Effects of stellar magnetism could expand criteria for exoplanet habitability

Interest in Earth-like planets orbiting within the habitable zone of their host stars has surged, driven by the quest to discover life beyond our solar system. But the habitability of such planets, known as exoplanets, is influenced by more than just.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

NHTSA investigates Stellantis over engine stalling concerns

NHTSA is investigating the 2022 Ram 1500 pickup and Jeep Wagoneer crossover over concerns related to Fiat Chrysler Automobile's 5.7L Hemi eTorque system. Consumers have reported engine stalling and loss of power......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Why the stinky durian really is the "king of all fruits"

There's little else in the food world that brings about as much social turbulence as the durian. This so-called "king of all fruits" is considered a delicacy across its native Southeast Asia, where durian season is currently in full swing......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Invasive species discovered in Colorado River is capable of wiping out ecosystems, causing costly damage

An invasive species capable of wiping out entire aquatic ecosystems and causing millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure has been found for the first time in the Colorado River, the most important river in the American Southwest......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Here’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia including keyboard shortcuts

macOS Sequoia comes with a simple but very useful new native tool: automatic window tiling. The new feature can be invoked in several different ways and comes with keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia (and.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Elevated levels of antibiotic resistance genes should be considered a new factor of global change, researchers say

Human-caused global change is a complex phenomenon comprising many factors such as climate change, environmental contamination with chemicals, microplastics, light pollution, and invasive plants. One of the main tasks of global change biology is to i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Smallholder farmers, efficient ranching practices critical to meet restoration targets in Brazil"s Atlantic Forest

A new study led by King's College London simulated the effects of various restoration policies to assess their impact on biodiversity and agricultural production......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

New nanoparticle delivery method targets sickle cell mutations in bone marrow

Current gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease are complex, time-consuming, and are sometimes linked to serious side effects like infertility or blood cancer. To address these challenges, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed special nanopart.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Genome study informs restoration of American chestnut tree

Native trees adapt to the climate and environmental conditions of their area to survive. Researchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with the American Chestnut Foundation confirmed this by examining the genome of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

A new study shows that a native potato species was brought to southern Utah by Indigenous people in the distant past, making it a candidate for the only culturally significant plant species to have been domesticated in the southwestern U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Project to sequence genomes of 40,000 plant, animal and fungi species in Catalan-speaking territories

Biodiversity loss is one of the most alarming threads the planet faces. Degraded habitats, overexploited resources, climate crisis and invasive species are some of the factors that threaten the richness and variety of living species......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Tropical plant species are as threatened by climate change as widely feared, study confirms

Brown University biologists who set out to better understand the effects of climate change on plant species in tropical mountain regions found that even small variations in temperature and moisture can have massive impacts, threatening not only plant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Dynamic view of opioid receptor could refine pain relief

Effective pain relief without the debilitating side effects of traditional opioids is closer to becoming a reality thanks to a study by an all-RIKEN team into the structure and dynamics of a drug-bound opioid receptor......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine

A botanist gently strokes the pollen of endangered wildflowers with a paintbrush as she tries to reenact nature inside a small greenhouse in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024