Measuring conservation in a way that counts
A new study raises questions on whether current conservation science and policy for protected areas could be saving more biodiversity—with political and economic expediency often having taken precedence in the past......»»
Billions in conservation spending fail to improve wild fish stocks in Columbia Basin
Four decades of conservation spending totaling more than $9 billion in inflation-adjusted tax dollars has failed to improve stocks of wild salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, according to Oregon State University research......»»
What"s the Faintest Star You Can See in the Sky?
The “magnitude scale” for measuring stellar brightness also reveals the limits of naked-eye stargazing.....»»
Human presence found to influence overall mammal abundance in northern Myanmar
Understanding the factors that influence large mammal habitat use and their spatio-temporal response to human disturbance plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation and management. However, this knowledge is still limited for most mammals......»»
Investigating the Ising model with magnetization
Researchers have explored the evolution of systems of interacting spins, as they transition from random to orderly alignments. Through new simulations, they show that this evolution can be investigated by measuring the changing strength of the system.....»»
Animal heredity sheds light on survival and extinction risks
As biodiversity declines and causes reductions in the genetic variation of animals, historic genomes offer clues for conservation......»»
New way of measuring ocean carbon could better align with climate policy goals
The ocean controls our climate. It is the largest carbon sink on the planet, absorbing 40% of human fossil fuel emissions and almost all the excess heat generated by global warming......»»
Beyond protected areas: Novel method shows promise for monitoring biodiversity on working lands
New research led by Adam Dixon, a conservation scientist with the World Wildlife Fund, describes the successful pilot of a novel method to study how well grassland birds are faring on croplands. The study, published in Ecological Applications, looked.....»»
Project aims to help address the loss of cultures worldwide caused by climate change
A team of international researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has announced the initial findings of a project to address the loss of cultures by measuring the impact that climate change has on communities......»»
Opinion: Kenya"s logging ban has been lifted—it"s a political decision and a likely setback for conservation
Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto said it would create jobs and boost economic growth. Lisa E. Fuchs has studied the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya's most important—and most threat.....»»
Examining the contribution of cultural heritage values to steppe conservation on ancient burial mounds of Eurasia
During our history, ancient civilizations have considerably shaped the global ecosystems through a coevolution of landscape and local populations. In some cases, the legacy of the disappeared civilizations is still visible in the form of buildings an.....»»
“Church of Bleach” family guilty on all counts, plans to appeal
The family, who represented themselves, did not speak during the trial. Enlarge / Bottles of MMS, the bleach product that Genesis II Church of Health and Healing was ordered to stop selling. (credit: Genesis II Church of Health a.....»»
Hubble sees boulders escaping from asteroid Dimorphos
Wayward asteroids present a real collision hazard to Earth. Scientists estimate that an asteroid measuring several miles across smashed into Earth 65 million years ago and wiped out the dinosaurs, among other forms of life, in a mass extinction. Unli.....»»
Understanding the ways animals are evolving in response to fire could help conservation efforts
In our modern era of larger, more destructive, and longer-lasting fires—called the Pyrocene—plants and animals are evolving quickly to survive......»»
Scientists develop innovative wearable sensor for measuring sweat lactate levels during exercise
Human sweat is a rich source of health information, offering insights into a person's hydration level, electrolyte balance, and overall physiological state. For instance, lactate level in sweat is a useful biomarker of exercise intensity. Its measure.....»»
Measuring nanocomposite structures with neutron and X-ray scattering
Experiments with state-of-the-art scattering instruments reveal an absence of specific patterns in the X-rays scattered by nanocomposite materials. With the help of advanced simulation techniques, a new study suggests that attractive interactions bet.....»»
Conservation "safe havens" may have a major drawback
They save our animals from extinction but "safe havens" also have a major drawback......»»
Rushing to save coral reefs from global warming
Greater understanding of how corals reproduce and react to climate change will bolster conservation and restoration......»»
Roots are capable of measuring heat on their own, new study shows
Plant roots have their own thermometer to measure the temperature of the soil around them and they adjust their growth accordingly. Through extensive experiments, a team led by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), was able to demonstrate.....»»
Neutron beam measurements reveal shrinking mechanism of microgels in colloids
Researchers at PSI and the University of Barcelona have managed to explain the strange behavior of microgels. Their measurements using neutron beams have pushed this measuring technique to its limits. The results open up opportunities for new applica.....»»
Conservation in Indonesia is at risk, say scientists who study the region
Indonesia, home to the largest tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia and over 17,500 islands, is a country packed with biodiversity and endangered species. However, scientists studying the region's species and ecosystems are getting banned from Indon.....»»