Pablo Escobar"s "Cocaine Hippos" Spark Conservation Fight
Researchers worry the Colombian environmental ministry will side with animal-rights activists rather than curb the spread of invasive hippos once kept by drug-cartel leader Pablo Escobar.....»»
Novel RNA- or DNA-based substances can protect plants from viruses, scientists show
Individually tailored RNA or DNA-based molecules are able to reliably fight off viral infections in plants, according to a new study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences......»»
Identification of priority areas is essential to ecosystem conservation and restoration: Study
Establishing an integrated ecological security pattern (ESP) is an effective way to achieve higher and more comprehensive ecological goals in the future......»»
Fabricated ecosystems could lead to better bioenergy crops
A greater understanding of how plants and microbes work together to store vast amounts of atmospheric carbon in the soil will help in the design of better bioenergy crops for the fight against climate change......»»
Plant biologists identify promising new fungicides
A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses and improve.....»»
New methods of conservation needed to prevent the extinction of great apes, researchers say
Great apes, human's closest living relatives, are knocking on the door of extinction......»»
Avian influenza virus is adapting to spread to marine mammals
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, posing an immediate threat to wildlife conservation, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the National Institute of.....»»
Counting rays: Aerial surveys reveal ample populations in southeast Florida
The whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) and the giant manta ray (Mobula birostris) are rapidly declining globally. Both species are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as endangered worldwide, and the giant manta.....»»
Plastic pellets blight Belgian town as EU weighs action
Buried in the soil, dotting riverbanks and bobbing along streams: a small Belgian town has waged a years-long fight against creeping pollution from plastic pellets—which the EU now has in its sights......»»
Researchers develop new nanoparticle to deliver drugs to immune system cells
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that can more get drugs inside cells to boost the immune system and fight diseases such as cancer......»»
Escalating cyber threats spark demand for stronger regulations
As the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats continue to escalate, the need for robust cybersecurity regulations has never been more critical. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present segments from previously recorded videos in which cy.....»»
Watch Edgar Berlanga vs Paraig McCrory: How to live stream the fight
Two undefeated middleweights, Edgar Berlanga and Padraig McCrory, face off on a nice boxing card this weekend......»»
Watch Santiago vs Nakatani: How to live stream the fight in Japan
An exciting bantamweight fight is happening in Japan on Saturday. If you want to wake up super early, here's how to watch it......»»
Strategic grazing could boost conservation of "near-threatened" sage-grouse
A multi-agency study, spearheaded by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, underscores the impacts of strategic cattle grazing, particularly.....»»
California to fight invasive plants in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with herbicide treatments
In its fight against invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways says it will begin a regiment of herbicide treatments that will last through the end of 2024......»»
Using citizen scientists to mitigate the environmental crisis in the marine ecosystem
Citizen science can help to improve conservation and management strategies for Mediterranean marine ecosystems, and to mitigate the impact of the environmental crisis. This is the conclusion of a study by the University of Barcelona and the Institute.....»»
Climate change could push bowhead whales to cross paths with shipping traffic
The population of bowhead whales that migrates between the Bering and Beaufort Seas each year is a conservation success story, with today's population nearing—if not exceeding—pre-commercial whaling numbers. But climate change is shifting the wha.....»»
Ridding Macquarie Island of pests pays off as seabirds come back from the brink—but recovery has just begun
One of the largest publicly funded conservation investments in history is starting to pay off on Macquarie Island, our newly published study shows......»»
Research provides genetic insights into Nara"s sacred deer while exploring conservation challenges
In a world where human activities have left an indelible mark on ecosystems, the preservation of species and natural landscapes has become an urgent global concern. Despite such trends, Traditional taboos rooted in religious beliefs have sometimes se.....»»
Disinformation threatens global elections: How to fight back
With over half the world's population heading to the polls in 2024, disinformation season is upon us—and the warnings are dire. The World Economic Forum declared misinformation a top societal threat over the next two years and major news organizati.....»»
The streaming services will continue to nickel-and-dime us all — because they can
As online services fight for every single dollar — sometimes by less-than-scrupulous means — the only way we can fight back is by canceling......»»