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......»»
Pumpkin production can benefit from conservation practices
Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) are a common vegetable crop sold at local pumpkin patches and farmers markets, in addition to commercial production. In 2019, the value of harvested pumpkin was worth $180 million......»»
Giant space telescopes could be made out of liquid
The Hubble space telescope has a primary mirror of 2.4 meters. The Nancy Grace Roman telescope also has a mirror measuring 2.4 meters, and the James Webb Space Telescope has a whopping 6.5 meter primary mirror. They get the job done that they were de.....»»
Incomplete Data May Mask an Increase in US Covid Cases, But Infection Counts De-Emphasized
"At first glance, U.S. Covid cases appear to have plateaued over the last two weeks," reports NBC News, "with a consistent average of around 30,000 per day..." "But disease experts say incomplete data likely masks an upward trend." "I do think we.....»»
Invisible helium atoms provide exquisitely sensitive test of fundamental theory
Physicists at the Australian National University have developed the most sensitive method ever for measuring the potential energy of an atom (within a hundredth of a decillionth of a joule—or 10-35 joule), and used it to validate one of the most te.....»»
Every Michael Bay movie, ranked by body count
Every Michael Bay features at least one body, but these are the Bay movies with the highest body counts......»»
Molecular biology: Better method for measuring genes
LMU scientists have developed a method to measure the activity of genes more efficiently and thus gain a better understanding of biological processes......»»
UK police charge two teens with multiple counts related to hacking group
Detective Inspector Michael O'Sullivan of the City of London Police said a 16-year-old and 17-year-old have each been charged with three counts of unauthorized access to a computer with intent to impair the reliability of data, one count of unauthori.....»»
Aquatic drone measures water quality throughout river networks with precision and speed
Measuring water quality throughout river networks with precision, speed and at lower cost than traditional methods is now possible with AquaBOT, an aquatic drone developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory......»»
Amazon union vote counts are underway for two warehouses
Amazon has gone 27 years without a union in the United States. Now it's about to find out whether workers at two warehouses have voted to unionize......»»
Precision conservation saves time, money, and species
A tiny, rainbow-finned fish lives in the swiftly flowing waters of Georgia's Etowah River. Known as the Etowah darter (Etheostoma etowahae), it exists only in the Etowah River Basin, mainly inhabiting the mountain streams of North Georgia......»»
Rare birth of Sumatran rhino brings hope for endangered species
A Sumatran rhino has successfully given birth in an Indonesian sanctuary, environment officials said, in a boost for conservation efforts targeting the critically endangered animal......»»
Caribou herd rebounds as Indigenous stewards lead conservation efforts
Despite recovery efforts from federal and provincial governments, caribou populations across Canada continue to decline, largely due to human activity......»»
Mac Mini + iPad Mini = touchscreen Mac
No keyboard or mouse, though. Enlarge / The device has a touchscreen instead of an integrated keyboard and touchpad. (credit: Scott Yu-Jan/YouTube) Measuring 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches and weighing 2.6 pounds, the Mac Mini is mo.....»»
Measuring the "temperature" of the voluntary sector during the pandemic highlights diverse and complex experiences
A two-year study that took the monthly "temperature" of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector throughout the pandemic has concluded, after highlighting the diverse and complex experiences of organizations across the sector......»»
Water resource conservation promotes sustainable development in China"s northern drylands
Water resource availability is the major limiting factor for sustainable development in drylands. The drylands of northern China contain only 19% of the country's total water resources but house one-third of the national population, and are therefore.....»»
Biodiversity conservation requires large and strictly protected areas
Size matters when it comes to preserving biodiversity in natural areas. Larger and strictly protected areas are clearly more effective, according to biologists from Utrecht University and international colleagues. Examining the biodiversity of more t.....»»
Studies of endangered animals on border of China and Vietnam stress need for transboundary conservation
A series of studies on endangered species that make their homes on the border of Vietnam and China underscores the growing importance of transboundary conservation efforts in the face of climate change. As the world warms, many plant and animal speci.....»»
Ocean life may adapt to climate change, but with hidden costs
Suppose that we could watch twenty generations of whales or sharks adapting to climate change—measuring how they evolve and how their biology changes as temperatures and carbon dioxide levels rise. That could tell us a lot about how resilient life.....»»
A chip-scale broadband light source in silicon carbide
Optical frequency combs have changed science and technology as we know it. Responsible for measuring things like infrared and ultraviolet light, greenhouse gases, atomic clocks, and disease, optical frequency combs act as rulers that measure light. B.....»»
Virus-based approach for measuring variations in gene regulatory elements
Tohoku University scientists in Japan have developed a virus-based approach for measuring variations in gene regulatory elements, called transcription factors, as conditions change in live organisms. The research, published in the journal iScience, w.....»»