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......»»
Mismatch between conservation status and climate change sensitivity leaves amphibians unprotected
Virginia Tech biological sciences postdoctoral researcher Traci DuBose wants to ensure no frogs or toads land below conservationists' radar......»»
Extinct-in-the-wild species in conservation limbo
For species classified as "extinct in the wild", the zoos and botanical gardens where their fates hang by a thread are as often anterooms to oblivion as gateways to recovery, new research has shown......»»
Russia"s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine, say researchers
The Russian invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022 has sent economic, social and political shock waves around the world. In a newly published policy brief, we and other researchers and conservation scientists describe how these effects extend.....»»
Genomic analyses provide important insights for conservation management
Conserving nature's biodiversity is one of the great challenges of our time. To develop strategies and effective measures, well-founded scientific analyses, and concrete information for the actors in nature conservation are needed. The field of biodi.....»»
Developing countries pay the highest price for living with large carnivores, finds study
A team of researchers has highlighted human-wildlife conflict as one of the globe's most pressing human development and conservation dilemmas......»»
Science can prevent extinctions for species on the brink of death
New research examining the perilous state of dying species calls for urgent international conservation efforts to develop unified management plans that could help plants and animals return from the brink of extinction......»»
2D Janus materials could harvest abundant hydrogen fuel
Several studies have predicted that the water splitting reaction could be catalyzed by certain groups of 2D materials—each measuring just a few atoms thick. One particularly promising group are named 2D Janus materials, whose two sides each feature.....»»
Federal agency proposes California spotted owl protection
Federal wildlife officials on Wednesday announced a proposal to classify one of two dwindling California spotted owl populations as endangered after a lawsuit by conservation groups required the government to reassess a Trump administration decision.....»»
Investigating land subsidence in Japan through consecutive DInSAR and the law of material conservation
Land subsidence is a phenomenon wherein the Earth's surface sinks downwards. It occurs mainly due to human activities, such as excessive groundwater extraction. It is a major global concern, affecting 19% of the world's population. In Japan, some par.....»»
Unique viscometer design integrates a chip-scale GaN optical device with a bendable strip
Traditional viscometers rely on capillary flow, and falling balls are simple and effective means for measuring fluid viscosity over a large range. However, their low measurement throughput and lack of real-time monitoring capabilities limit their sco.....»»
Smooth sailing for electrons in graphene: Measuring fluid-like flow at nanometer resolution
Physicists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have directly measured the fluid-like flow of electrons in graphene at nanometer resolution for the first time. The results appear in the journal Science today......»»
New study settles long-standing debate: Does agricultural erosion create a carbon sink or source?
Over the last decade, researchers have sounded the alarm on soil erosion being the biggest threat to global food security. As world governments moved to implement soil conservation practices, a new debate began: does agricultural soil erosion create.....»»
New study identifies key success factors for large carnivore rewilding efforts
New research published in Biological Conservation has identified the top factors that determine whether efforts to relocate large carnivores to different areas are successful or not. The findings could support global rewilding efforts, from lynx rein.....»»
Strengthening ecology and conservation in the Global South
The tropics hold most of the planet's biodiversity. In order to preserve this fragile and valuable asset, many individuals and communities need to get involved and be well informed. However, tropical ecology and conservation sciences are still often.....»»
McIntosh SEED program aims to promote racial justice, and fight climate change – with Apple’s help
Apple has explained how it worked with The Conservation Fund to support McIntosh SEED, a forestry program designed to promote racial justice, encourage sustainable forestry, and help fight climate change. “To promote justice and address climate.....»»
Apple backs groups conserving forests in the Deep South
Apple has highlighted the work of conservatory groups, including McIntosh S.E.E.D. who run the first Black-owned community forest in the US.Working with The Conservation Fund, Apple says that it partners with community groups like McIntosh S.E.E.D. a.....»»
Quantum dots with finely-tuned spherical defects could enhance nonlinear optics
Quantum dots are semiconductor particles measuring just a few nanometers across, which are now widely studied for their intriguing electrical and optical properties. Through new research published in The European Physical Journal B, Kobra Hasanirokh.....»»
Hazel dormice should be classified as "endangered," according to new research
New research has highlighted issues about how the conservation status of different species is classified, and suggests the focus should be on restoring species now rather than waiting for them to become threatened with extinction before acting......»»
South Africa"s largest rhino farm puts itself up for sale
The owner of a huge South African rhino conservation farm, the world's largest, said Monday that it would be sold at auction in April because it could no longer afford to breed the endangered animals......»»
How iPhone and Apple Watch can help protect you from hearing loss
iPhone and Apple Watch include a wide range of valuable health features and a couple of them that don’t get much attention include measuring ambient and headphone noise levels. Read along for a look at how to protect from hearing loss by checking.....»»