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......»»
Researchers identify African dust by measuring isotopes
Every summer, weather forecasters blast news about African dust plumes crossing the southern United States. And to most people, it's just dust, but to researchers at Texas A&M University, it's much more......»»
Diverse landscapes at the heart of bee conservation
New research from the University of Georgia revealed that mixed land use—such as developments interspersed with forest patches—improves bee diversity and is leading to new solutions for bee conservation......»»
Ahead of the curve: An optical fiber sensor for measuring deviations in the spine
The backbone or spine (or the vertebral column) can be divided into four major curves. The shapes of these curves allow our bodies to properly distribute weight in different positions and conditions, such as when sitting or bending down. However, cer.....»»
Project counts down Ariel exoplanet targets
Details of the orbits of 450 candidate exoplanet targets of the European Space Agency's Ariel space mission have been presented this week at the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) 2022, and submitted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal Suppl.....»»
Bumblebees can be classified as "fish" under California conservation law, court says
In a move that could allow a broad range of insects to be considered for endangered species status, the state Supreme Court has found that California bumblebees can be protected under the law as a type of fish......»»
Report: UK authorities have arrested a teenager linked to GTA VI leak
If charges stick, arrest counts as fast turnaround for high-profile data breach. Enlarge / Artist's rendition of the recent arrest of a 17-year-old hacker in the UK. (credit: Rockstar Games) A Thursday night arrest of a 17-yea.....»»
Female bighorn sheep with smaller horns are less reproductively fit, study finds
A new study by University of Alberta researchers shows a link between horn size and female reproductive fitness in bighorn sheep—a potential conservation issue that may stem from trophy hunting of male bighorn sheep with larger horns......»»
Assessment framework for conservation and management of legume plants in coastal East Africa
The Fabaceae family, commonly known as the legumes, is one of East Africa's most important plant families. Many legume species are threatened by climate change and human disturbances. Therefore, enhanced forecasting of potential conservation areas fo.....»»
The US Is Measuring Extreme Heat Wrong
Recent studies have revealed flaws in the heat index. With rising temperatures and humidity, maybe it’s time for a more holistic approach......»»
Efficient species monitoring method proves its worth for conservation management
Genetic information is a critical part of conservation research but has proven invasive and costly—until now......»»
The clock speed wars are back as Intel brags about hitting 6 GHz with 13th-gen CPUs
Raptor Lake boosts clocks, cache, and core counts on the same Intel 7 process. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel is gearing up to release the first products in its 13th-generation Core processor family, codenamed Raptor Lake. Amon.....»»
Harman acquires Caaresys for its car-occupant monitoring system
Caaresys' technology uses low-emission radar to monitor adults and children in a vehicle cabin, marking the locations of passengers and measuring their vital signs......»»
What exactly makes an exoplanet ‘habitable’?
Astronomers have been on the hunt for habitable planets outside of our own solar system for decades -- but what exactly counts as habitable?.....»»
Marine conservation in the Arctic: High time to prepare for the melting
The rapid rise in temperature in the Arctic is profoundly altering the region—with unknown consequences for the future. At the same time, dwindling sea ice is increasing economic interest in the Arctic Ocean. How can the Arctic be protected and use.....»»
Chinese MLCC industry counts on market size and structural change to challenge Japanese dominance
China's fast-growing multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) market will see the country account for 43.5% of global MLCC demand by 2025, making it the largest, according to the Chinese market research firm JW Insights. The research estimates that more t.....»»
Scientists develop spectral imaging techniques to help museums with conservation efforts
Scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology are turning studio photography technology on its head to help museums and other cultural heritage institutions preserve historically significant artifacts. Faculty and students from RIT's Munsell Colo.....»»
Measuring currents in the heart at millimeter resolution with a diamond quantum sensor
Heart problems, such as tachycardia and fibrillation, arise mainly from imperfections in the way electric currents propagate through the heart. Unfortunately, it is difficult for doctors to study these imperfections since measuring these currents inv.....»»
How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Food and Agriculture
The new US law contains wins for land conservation and Black farmers but misses opportunities for school lunch programs and soil erosion prevention......»»
Boxing clever: the simple conservation strategy saving threatened Roseate terns
A simple conservation strategy deployed by conservationists and scientists from BirdWatch Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin is greatly assisting in the extraordinary success of threatened Roseate terns on Rockabill Island,.....»»
Chinese IC industry counts on chiplet to mitigate US sanctions
As US sanctions continue to intensify, China's semiconductor industry has been looking for ways to bypass the curbs. Chiplet, a modular approach of chip design that integrates multiple circuit blocks on an interposer, is one of the alternatives being.....»»