Lynx reintroduction in Scotland? It"s complicated
Plans to reintroduce the lynx in Scotland provoke a complex range of opinions, new research shows......»»
Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files
Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand......»»
A mathematical framework enables accurate characterization of shapes
In nature, many things have evolved that differ in size, color and, above all, in shape. While the color or size of an object can be easily described, the description of a shape is more complicated. In a study now published in Nature Communications,.....»»
The best firewalls for small businesses in 2021
Finding the right firewall for your small business might seem like a complicated task. There are a number of great solutions out there......»»
New fossil provides clarity to the history of Alligatoridae
Families are complicated. For members of the Alligatoridae family, which includes living caimans and alligators—this is especially true. They are closely related, but because of their similarity, their identification can even stump paleontologists......»»
UK tests ‘Space Tug’ capable of refiring its engine several times in orbit, and collecting space junk
UK SpaceTech startup Skyrora is currently the only private company capable of launching rockets from UK soil. On Christmas Eve at its testing facility in Fife, Scotland, the team performed a third-stage static fire engine test onboard a new vehicle t.....»»
International travel key to the introduction and early undetected community transmission of COVID-19 in Scotland
Scientists sequencing virus samples from the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Scotland (and through the first wave) have found evidence of community transmission, driven by multiple introductions through international travel, as early as February.....»»
How an embryo tells time
It is estimated that the majority of pregnancies that fail do so within the first seven days after fertilization, before the embryo implants into the uterus. In this time period, a complicated cascade of events occurs with precise timing. One particu.....»»
Identifying Canada"s key conservation hot spots highlights problem
To stop biodiversity loss, Canada recently committed to protecting 30% of its land and sea by 2030. But making conservation decisions about where to locate new protected areas is complicated. It depends on data both about biodiversity and about a ran.....»»
Finger pointed at poachers after rare lynx killed in France
A lynx, one of Europe's rarest mammals, has been found shot dead in eastern France in a suspected killing by poachers, local officials said Tuesday......»»
Basking sharks travel in extended families with their own "gourmet maps" of feeding spots, genetic tagging reveals
Picture the scene. Swimming off Scotland's west coast during a summer holiday you notice a large dark shark nearly 10 meters long headed towards you. A prominent triangular dorsal fin cuts the surface, the powerful rhythmically beating tail driving i.....»»
Basking shark families go on road trips in search of fine dining
Genetic tagging offers insight into the secret lives of basking sharks. Enlarge / Basking sharks in the aquarium, Loro Parque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, 2007. (credit: Heritage Images | Getty Images) Picture the scene. Swimming off Scotland’.....»»
How roundworms decide the time is right to grow
Transforming a fertilized egg into a fully functional adult is a complicated task. Cells must divide, move, and mature at specific times. Developmental genes control that process, turning on and off in a choreographed way. However, the environment in.....»»
Cooperation is key to addressing climate change
Climate change is our most complicated global pollution challenge, and cooperation is the key to solving it, according to a new book from a Binghamton University economist......»»
Mountain hares in Scotland are failing to adapt to climate change, making them more vulnerable to predators
A team of researchers from the U.S. and the U.K. has found that mountain hares in Scotland have not been changing their molt times in response to climate change. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes thei.....»»
Full-Wave EM Simulations: Electrically Large Antenna Placement and RCS Scenarios
Our software, based on Method-of-Moments, can analyze various complex scenarios including complicated and electrically large models using desktop workstations Handling various complex simulation scenarios with a single simulation method.....»»
Data privacy startup eXate raises £2.3M Seed led by Outward VC
Accessing and sharing data is a complicated issue for large businesses, and doing this in a secure, compliant way is a problem for many. eXate, a London-based data software firm is attacking this problem and has now raised a £2.3 million seed round.....»»
Light-Based Quantum Computer Exceeds Fastest Classical Supercomputers
The setup of lasers and mirrors effectively “solved” a problem far too complicated for even the largest traditional computer system -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Solar-based Electronic Skin Generates Its Own Power
Scientists demonstrate a innovative e-skin with touch and proximity-sensing capabilities without using dedicated touch sensors Replicating the human sense of touch is complicated—electronic skins need to be flexible, stretchable, and sensitiv.....»»
Integrated Customer Intelligence Delivers These 5 Advantages
Preserving the relationships between a brand and its established customers has never been more critical — or more complicated. Continue reading........»»