Okefenokee Natl. Wildlife Refuge to be nominated as World Heritage Site
Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, the largest intact blackwater swamp in North America and a critical home to thousands of plant and animal species, will be proposed for listing as a World Heritage Site, the federal government announced.....»»
Rich nations need to ditch fossil fuels by 2040: scientists
Rich countries need to stop using coal by 2030 and oil and gas by 2040, with poorer nations following a decade behind, to give the world a chance of limiting warming to 1.5C, climate scientists told the UN Friday......»»
Leave the World Behind’s ending, explained
Here's everything that happens at the end of Netflix's Leave the World Behind......»»
Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda is warmer and more acidic than ever, 40 years of observation show
Decade-long ocean warming that impacts ocean circulation, a decrease in oxygen levels that contributes to changes in salinification and nutrient supply, and ocean acidification are just some of the challenges the world's oceans are facing......»»
Everything announced at The Game Awards 2023
From world premieres to new trailers for highly anticipated games, this is a live recap of everything announced during The Game Awards 2023......»»
New high school curriculum teaches color chemistry and AI simultaneously
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a weeklong high school curriculum that helps students quickly grasp concepts in both color chemistry and artificial intelligence—while sparking their curiosity about science and the world a.....»»
Avian supergene study explores the evolutionary paradox behind the unusual mating strategies of the ruff
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league of its own. Breeding in marshes and wet meadows across Eurasia, the males of this medium-sized sandpiper species are well-known for their distinctive mating strategie.....»»
When sea-level rise threatens coastal wetlands, don"t look to rivers for help, scientists say
Amid climate change, large dam removal projects have gained attention as a solution to the loss of coastal wetlands that reduce flooding, filter water, and provide wildlife habitat. But in a paper appearing in Science, researchers conclude that this.....»»
Scientists believe lack of women in physics tied to personal preference, but this ignores gender norms: Study
Fewer women pursue careers in physics than biology, and scientists from around the world believe these differences come down to personal preferences, according to a new Rice University study of international scientists. The study's researchers warn t.....»»
How to create a shared world in Lego Fortnite and play with friends
Lego Fortnite is a massive change from what Fortnite typically offers. If you want to explore this new world with your friends, here's what you need to know......»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
Most of the world"s countries receive failing grade in global "human rights report card"
A new report that grades all the countries of the world on their respect for human rights paints a grim picture of human rights practices in the 21st century......»»
Daily Telescope: A colorful heart with a blue core
This nebula is found about 7,500 light-years from Earth. Enlarge / The Heart Nebula. (credit: Paul Macklin) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light, a li.....»»
Miami aquarium manatees Romeo and Juliet arrive at ZooTampa for care
Two Florida manatees whose living conditions at a Miami aquarium sparked online outrage have been escorted across the state by a caravan of wildlife officials to their new home at ZooTampa......»»
"Unabated": a word to split the world at COP28
The outcome of the most important climate negotiations in years could rest on the ambiguity surrounding one linchpin term, according to experts: "unabated fossil fuels"......»»
First responders praise iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature: ‘Truly a lifesaver’
Since Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature debuted alongside the iPhone 14 last year, there have been a number of stories about the feature being used in the real world. A new report from Backpacker this week offers a behind-the-scenes look.....»»
Third-party breaches shake the foundations of the energy sector
90% of the world’s largest energy companies experienced a third-party breach in the past 12 months, according to SecurityScorecard. Powering the global economy and everyday activities, the energy sector’s significance makes it a key focus for.....»»
Feds propose shooting one owl to save another in Pacific Northwest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to enlist shooters to kill more than 500,000 barred owls over the next 30 years in the Pacific Northwest to preserve habitat for northern spotted owls, a protected species......»»
Do boycotts against McDonalds and Starbucks work? They can, just not for the reason you might think
What do Starbucks, McDonald's, Target and Amazon have in common, other than being some of the biggest corporations in the world?.....»»
Novel probiotic application method shows promise as a growth promoter for chickens
Chicken and eggs are among the most popular sources of high-quality protein in the world. With a growing population, making the production of this key food source sustainable is vital......»»
Seafloor shapes on the flanks of mid-ocean ridges linked to magma supply
At nearly 65,000 kilometers long, the mid-ocean ridge system is the longest mountain range in the world. Running beneath the ocean's surface, mid-ocean ridges are formed at divergent plate boundaries, where tectonic plates stretch apart and magma ris.....»»