Moving beyond the pathology of policies pushing species toward extinction
A James Cook University researcher says scientists need to learn how to play the "politics game" if they don't want conservation goals to be continually ignored......»»
Study identifies pathways to enforce First Nation-led cultural heritage protection
A new research collaboration between the K'ómoks First Nation and Simon Fraser University highlights how Indigenous cultural heritage policies can protect archaeological sites threatened by development, given inadequate provincial heritage protectio.....»»
ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak
OpenAI talks often about how it wants to make ChatGPT and its various AI tools available free to as many users as possible. But the company is also pushing further into paid ventures, and the latest one has a hefty $200/month price tag. more….....»»
Neanderthals and modern humans must be classed as separate species to best track our origins, study claims
A new study published by researchers at London's Natural History Museum and Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven has reinforced the claim that Neanderthals and modern-day humans (Homo sapiens) must be classed as separate species in order to best track.....»»
Four new mushroom species discovered in Sweden
A researcher at Uppsala University has discovered four new mushrooms, three of which are found in Sweden—where they are already threatened with extinction. It is a case of hidden species diversity in the group of hydnoid fungi......»»
Social science research on trans and gender diverse youth highlights importance of inclusive policies
Trans and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) face unique challenges that impact their mental health, well-being, and access to essential resources. Research underscores the critical role of gender affirmation in improving outcomes for TGDY, showing that sup.....»»
Seagrass is fantastic at carbon capture—and it’s at risk of extinction
An underwater gardening experiment along the East Coast aims at restoration. In late September, seagrass ecologist Alyssa Novak pulled on her neoprene wetsuit, pressed her snorkel.....»»
Isotope analysis reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food. Their research sheds new light on both the rapid expansion of humans throughout the Americas and the extinction o.....»»
Warming oceans are changing marine habitats. A new study explores the impact on thousands of species
Every year, human activities release billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the Sun, making the Earth warmer than it would be without them. Over 90% of the extra heat from greenhouse gases gets absorbed b.....»»
Deep seabed mining: Bad for biodiversity and terrible for the economy
The debate around deep seabed mining has been gaining attention as concerns mount about its potential impacts on ocean ecosystems. The ocean is host to countless species yet to be discovered, some of which could hold the key to breakthroughs in medic.....»»
Study confirms two forms of longtooth groupers in Asia are separate species of fish
A team of marine biologists from the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, also in Japan, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, has found via genetic and physical study that tw.....»»
Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy
Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not on.....»»
Peat-bog fungi produce substances that kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria
An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has identified several species that produce substances toxic to the bacterium that causes the human disease tuberculosis. The findings suggest that one promising direction for development of better treatm.....»»
Wildlife commission lowers European wolf protections
Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago......»»
Scientists uncover new mollusk species co-habiting with an anemone in the North Atlantic abyss
A new species of tusk shell, a burrowing marine mollusk, has been discovered in deep, North Atlantic waters by scientists from the British Antarctic Survey and the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research. The newly discovered mollusk lives in the aby.....»»
New map shows where koalas are at most risk
A first-of-its-kind map created by a team of scientists at the University of Sydney shows that the genetic diversity of koala populations is in decline across Australia, putting the iconic marsupial at increased risk of extinction......»»
Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity
Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»
20-year study in Congo"s largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos
Scientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place believed to be the world's stronghold for the endangered species......»»
Sustainable land management practice successfully "uproots" invasive Prosopis juliflora in East Africa
The adoption of a sustainable land management practice (SLM) to manage invasive Prosopis juliflora—considered one of the worlds most threatening non-native tree species—appears to have "uprooted" the problem in East Africa......»»
What polar bear poop can tell us about the future of the vulnerable northern species
Before heading out to do their fieldwork, Dr. Stephanie Collins, Jing Lu and their team would scan the horizon, get tips from local residents and check a whiteboard at the research station in Churchill, Manitoba, where they had settled in to do their.....»»
Using DNA to identify seabird bycatch
Australian Antarctic Program scientists have used DNA technology to help identify threatened albatross, petrel and shearwater species caught unintentionally (as 'bycatch') during longline fishing operations in Australian waters......»»