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......»»
NASA researcher"s AI "eye" could help robotic data-gathering
When it comes to making real-time decisions about unfamiliar data—say, choosing a path to hike up a mountain you've never scaled before—existing artificial intelligence and machine learning tech doesn't come close to measuring up to human skill......»»
Two Andean bear cubs born at National Zoo, a boost to species" vulnerable population
Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. is celebrating the births of two Andean bear cubs......»»
Small spaces can make a big difference to wildlife, new study suggests
Small patches of land given over to wildlife-friendly planting can make a big difference to pollinator conservation, a new study suggests......»»
Diamonds and X-rays open a new window into the Earth"s inner core
A collaborative research group has succeeded, for the first time, in measuring the speed of sound of pure iron under pressures similar to the Earth's inner core boundary......»»
Call for harder line on how we judge conservation
James Cook University scientists say a more direct approach should be taken to conservation planning—with greater focus on the real impact of conservation actions and less attention paid to targets or actions that misrepresent progress......»»
Submerged macrophyte biodiversity buffers impact of eutrophication stress on ecosystem functioning
Biodiversity conservation aims to preserve the ecosystem functions embedded in different species. The positive relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) has been proven in experiments. However, the relationship remains uncerta.....»»
Comcast’s new remote control was designed for—and with—disabled users
Bigger, brighter, with a wristband and an audio instruction manual, the new large-button remote aims to improve TV watching for people with disabilities. Measuring about the size and weight of a circa 2000 cordless phone, Comcast’s new TV rem.....»»
A grid of quantum islands could reveal secrets for powerful technologies
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created grids of tiny clumps of atoms known as quantum dots and studied what happens when electrons dive into these archipelagos of atomic islands. Measuring the behavior o.....»»
The ocean in a cup: Environmental DNA successfully captures marine biodiversity
Measuring marine biodiversity with "environmental DNA"—an application of gene sequencing to environmental biology—should permit rapid assessment of changes in marine life. That makes environmental DNA (eDNA) a critical tool for managing our respo.....»»
Scientists grow concerned for the genetic health of otters in the UK
The genetic health of otters in Britain could be putting them at risk despite conservation efforts, according to a long-term study by Cardiff University's Otter Project......»»
Experts explain slowing ocean currents
For decades, oceanographers have been measuring the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a large system of ocean currents that greatly influence Earth's climate. In recent years, the data show it is weakening. But what does this mean?.....»»
Rainforest giants Brazil, Indonesia, DR Congo sign deforestation pact
The world's biggest rainforest nations Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday formally launched a climate partnership to work together on conservation......»»
Research finds a negligible climatic impact from the recent methane leak from the Nord Stream pipelines
Researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, estimated the possible climatic impact of the leaked methane by adopting the energy-conservation framework of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth As.....»»
Measuring the ins and outflows of estuaries
In coastal inlets such as bays and fjords, mixing of salt water and fresh water regulates many aspects of the local environment, from nutrient concentrations to oxygen levels and the composition of phytoplankton communities. Studying these areas is c.....»»
Measuring CX: Why You"re Doing It All Wrong
We get lost in CX metrics acronym bingo, and use these as the defining standard of our CX program. There's a better way. Continue reading........»»
Overcoming the optical resolution limit
When measuring with light, the lateral extent of the structures that can be resolved by an optical imaging system is fundamentally diffraction limited. Overcoming this limitation is a topic of great interest in recent research, and several approaches.....»»
More than half of "data deficient" species may be threatened with extinction
Often we simply do not know enough about a species to know how it is doing. On the recognized red list from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), thousands of plants and animals are listed as "data deficient.".....»»
How 1970s conservation laws turned Australia into a tinderbox
Southeast Australia's bushfire crisis culminated in the devastating bushfire season of 2019 and 2020 that burnt nearly 25 million hectares of bush......»»
How to get the word count in Apple Pages
Keep track of your word, page, paragraph, and character counts as you compose your document. Here’s how to get the word count in Apple Pages on your devices......»»
This small airport in Italy is now a major concert venue
Unused space on the fringe of a landing strip is reimagined. Like most airports around the world, the Reggio Emilia Airport outside of Bologna, Italy, has a huge footprint, measuring hundreds of acres. Much of that land is an unused buffer zone .....»»