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 Is Sending Artificial Female Bodies To the Moon To Study Radiation Risks
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Helga and Zohar are headed for a trip around the Moon on an important mission, measuring radiation risks for female astronauts for the first time. The inanimate pair are manikins modeled after the bod.....»»
Highly valuable Asian rosewood trees face a host of threats to survival
Safeguarding native tree diversity through improved conservation and restoration efforts is at a critical juncture in Southeast Asia, as many tree species face threats from habitat loss, fire and climate change, among other human-caused threats. A ne.....»»
A new model predicts forest tree growth in new environments
Trees are an essential cornerstone in the functioning and survival of forest ecosystems. But as global change accelerates, certain tree populations, too slow to adapt, may experience population decline or even extinction. Conservation and forest mana.....»»
Study supports stronger conservation efforts in Southeast glacial refugia regions
During the last ice age, glaciers covered vast portions of North America......»»
Energy supplier counts cost of devices on standby
Turning TVs, games consoles and chargers off at the wall when not in use could help combat price rises, British Gas says......»»
Changing climate impacts biodiversity in protected areas globally
Protected areas—such as nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas—are essential to conserving biodiversity. New research published in Environmental Research Letters provides insights for developing climate-smart conservation strat.....»»
Study shows how to balance economic development goals with environmental conservation using freely available data
An international study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice gives fast-growing nations a simple, inexpensive guide to inform planning and decision-making to help balance economic development goals with environmental conservation.....»»
Energy Supplier Counts Cost of Devices on Standby
UK households could save an average of $183 per year by switching off so-called vampire devices, British Gas research suggests. From a report: These are electronics that drain power even when they are on standby. The figures are based on research con.....»»
1 In 5 Video Conference Calls Bad, 40% of Participants Disengaged
Seattle startup Read just released its first study on the effectiveness of video conference calls after measuring more than 3 million virtual meeting minutes since launching in September. Overall, one in five calls had a below average meeting score,.....»»
Melting ice in a Norwegian alpine pass reveals a 1,500-year-old shoe
The shoe is one of hundreds of artifacts that trace ancient paths through the mountains. Enlarge / Conservation efforts for the shoe included careful reshaping and freeze-drying. (credit: Secrets of the Ice) Sometime between 2.....»»
Forest trees also take up nanoplastics
Plastic is a petroleum product that is extremely slow to decompose. According to the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union, a plastic bag takes 10 to 20 years, a plastic straw 200 years and a plastic bottle 450 years to decompose. During.....»»
Measuring the "wettability" of graphene and other 2D materials
Wettability of a material is the ability of a liquid to maintain contact with a solid surface, and it is proportional to hydrophilicity and inversely proportional to hydrophobicity. It is one of the most important properties of a solid, and understan.....»»
Gabon counts on visitors to help preserve great apes
Around a bend on a narrow trail that runs deep into the forest of Gabon's Loango national park, Kamaya comes into view. The huge silverback gorilla coolly watches visitors arrive, then goes back to his meal......»»
Apple details mangrove conservation efforts made in India ahead of World Earth Day
Apple has awarded the Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) a grant to help protect India's coastal mangrove population in the fight against climate change.Image Credit: AppleA mere 60 miles south of India's Mumbai lies Alibaug in India's.....»»
It"s the pore that counts: Spatial distribution of pores helps determine where carbon is stored in the soil
Soils store more carbon than all the vegetation on the Earth's surface. However, there are still many unanswered questions about precisely which processes favor accumulation in the soil. Under the leadership of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental.....»»
Helping balance conservation needs with growing pressures for land
As the global demand for land increases, we need to both meet this demand and ensure we address climate change and nature conservation. Yet, how does a government know what land is most important to protect? How do policymakers know what might be the.....»»
With dwindling water supplies, the timing of rainfall matters
A new UC Riverside study shows it's not how much extra water you give your plants, but when you give it that counts......»»
Developer logs reveal details about the M2 in several new Macs
Logs appear to confirm core counts for the M2 and M2 Max. Enlarge / The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro are among the new Macs that will get the M2 treatment. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is in the late stages of readying several n.....»»
Measuring endocrine disruptors in wastewater
Treating pollutants, such as endocrine disruptors, is an effective way to protect the environment. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that alter the hormonal systems and the development of organisms that are exposed to them, even in small quantities......»»
Measuring endocrine disruptors in wastewater
Treating pollutants, such as endocrine disruptors, is an effective way to protect the environment. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that alter the hormonal systems and the development of organisms that are exposed to them, even in small quantities......»»