Mitochondria found to be protected by ketogenesis
Ketone bodies are generally an alternative energy source during starvation, but in newborns, ketogenesis is active regardless of nutritional status. In a recent study from Kumamoto University (Japan), researchers analyzed the effects of ketogenesis i.....»»
Vacuum fluctuations break topological protection
A hallmark of so-called topological quantum states is that they are protected against local perturbations. ETH physicists now demonstrate that in the paradigmatic case of the integer quantum Hall effect, vacuum fluctuations can cause a breakdown of t.....»»
Using data and surveys of Atlantic Coast, scientists identify areas of high marine mammal diversity
Sightings of more than 1 million marine mammals in the federally protected Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and sites along the Atlantic Coast have been used to identify areas of high marine mammal diversity. These findings un.....»»
Noble False Widow Spider captures bats in the attic
Scientists from the Ryan Institute in NUI Galway have published the first record of a Noble False Widow spider feeding on a protected species of Pipistrelle bats in the UK......»»
Drones used to identify pregnant dolphins
Researchers have found a way to remotely determine if protected female bottlenose dolphins are expecting a calf using aerial photos taken from drones......»»
Study recommends excluding and moving offshore wind farms away from the protected areas in the Mediterranean
A scientific team on marine sciences and geography of the University of Barcelona, the University of Girona (UdG), the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC) and the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) recommends excluding and moving o.....»»
BirdLife Cyprus sees "worrying" spike in migratory bird killings
Conservation group BirdLife Cyprus reported Wednesday a "worrying increase" in illegal bird trappings last year, blaming authorities for reducing fines for killing protected species......»»
How climate change is destroying Arctic coasts
Global warming is causing permafrost in the Arctic to thaw and sea ice to melt. As a result, coasts are less protected and are being eroded, while carbon stored in the soil and carbon dioxide are being released into the ocean and atmosphere. In a fir.....»»
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National parks are not enough: We need landholders to protect threatened species on their property
Over the last decade, the area protected for nature in Australia has shot up by almost half. Our national reserve system now covers 20% of the country......»»
Mitochondria efficiently adapt to changing metabolic conditions
A recent study explains an essential component for proper mitochondrial function: The protein complexes MICOS and ATP synthase can communicate with each other. Dr. Heike Rampelt and Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Pfanner at the Institute of Biochemistry and Mole.....»»
Study in mice shows potential for gene-editing to tackle mitochondrial disorders
Defective mitochondria—the 'batteries' that power the cells of our bodies—could in future be repaired using gene-editing techniques. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have shown that it is possible to modify the mitochondrial genome in li.....»»
The Right to Repair Should be Protected by Law
The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How metabolic reprogramming in mitochondria promotes or undermines survival and longevity
Interdisciplinary scientific collaboration between two research Institutes of the Foundation for Research and Technology—Hellas (FORTH), the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) in Crete, and the Institute of Chemical Engineering.....»»
Belize extends protection for sharks after research documents population decline
Even in protected areas, endangered sharks may still be vulnerable, according to one of the first long-term monitoring studies of reef sharks within a marine protected area (MPA)......»»
Manatee deaths lead to lawsuit from conservation groups
Conservation groups sued the federal government Tuesday over last year's record manatee deaths, saying the government failed to follow the law by designating protected habitat for the marine mammals......»»
The best VPN for multiple devices for 2022
In this digital age, it's common for us to have more than one device, so here are some of the best VPNs for multiple devices to stay protected......»»
The sexual harassment of Generation Z
Workplace policy and training in addressing matters concerning sexual harassment need to ensure that the youngest members of the workforce are also protected from this kind of abuse, something that has not necessarily been dealt with comprehensively.....»»
Peru races to save birds threatened by oil spill
A Lima zoo is racing to save dozens of seabirds, including protected penguins, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled off Peru's coast due to waves from a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific......»»
Scientists urge quick, deep, sweeping changes to halt and reverse dangerous biodiversity loss
Halting, then reversing the dangerous, ongoing loss of Earth's plant and animal diversity requires far more than an expanded global system of protected areas of land and seas, scientists warned today......»»
Shifting ocean closures best way to protect animals from accidental catch
Accidentally trapping sharks, seabirds, marine mammals, sea turtles and other animals in fishing gear is one of the biggest barriers to making fisheries more sustainable around the world. Marine protected areas—sections of the ocean set aside to co.....»»