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......»»
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 .....»»
Understanding what makes rainforests distinct from one another could advance conservation efforts
For many people, the phrase "tropical rainforest" might conjure the image of a landscape teeming with vegetation, exotic animals and extraordinary beauty......»»
Australians clueless about their country"s most endangered species
Australia holds an unenviable conservation status: it's the fourth-worst country in the world for species extinctions and is in the top three for critically endangered animals......»»
Every second counts in new Jack Ryan season 3 trailer
To prevent the restoration of the Soviet Union, Jack Ryan will have to go against the CIA and become a rogue agent in the upcoming third season on Prime Video......»»
Sensor disguised as a sea turtle egg allows conservationists to remotely predict nest hatching time
A new low-cost sensor designed to resemble a sea turtle egg enables scientists to monitor nests remotely and predict when hatchlings will emerge almost to the day—providing valuable information for conservation efforts and turtle nest management. E.....»»
From water conservation to crop selection, how farmers can take action against drought
As climate change accelerates, many countries around the world are increasingly facing the risk of drought. Water scarcity has become one of the major constraints of food production in the 21st century, and a major threat for our current and future f.....»»
Orangutans: Could "half-Earth" conservation save the red ape?
Half-Earth is a proposal by the late naturalist and "father of biodiversity", EO Wilson. In its original context, it proposes that half of the Earth's surface should be designated a human-free nature reserve to preserve biodiversity......»»
Mexican Pacific islands are safe havens for seabirds thanks to conservation and restoration actions
Seabirds are the most threatened group of birds and the one with the greatest and fastest decline globally. A study published on October 7th in PLOS ONE shows that a holistic conservation approach, including the creation of protected areas, the eradi.....»»