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.....»»
What AMD needs to do to beat Nvidia in 2024
AMD and Nvidia are always battling for dominance in the GPU market -- but what can AMD do to actually win the fight?.....»»
Translating global theories of change into tangible steps for conservation of ecosystems
A new Griffith-led study has developed a framework to operationalize global "theories of change," coordinating local and global actions to secure a future where humans live in harmony with nature......»»
New method for identifying bacteria more easily
Far too many antibiotics are used around the world. As a result, bacteria are becoming resistant to these drugs. Curing bacterial diseases is becoming more difficult than before because antibiotics are perhaps our foremost weapons in the fight agains.....»»
Mussel beach: Belgium"s recipe to fight erosion
Belgian mussels have long satisfied hungry diners, but an experiment is now underway to see if they can also protect Belgium's North Sea coast......»»
Sensitive ecosystems at risk from mine waste, finds study
Nearly a third of the world's mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, University of Queensland research has found. A study led by UQ's Bora Aska, from the Sustainable Minerals Institute and School of the Environment, sai.....»»
We"ve committed to protect 30% of Australia"s land by 2030. Here"s how we could actually do it
In the mid 1990s, only 7% of Australia's land was protected for conservation. Now, it's more than tripled to 22%......»»
Night study of native plant survival
With land clearance, bushfires, weeds and climate change, small pockets of native vegetation are important for future plant and animal conservation—but do plants in small reserves struggle with reduced habitat for both plants and their pollinators?.....»»
Reservoir construction may be reducing carbon storage in ocean sediments
Carbon storage has been a key focus in recent years to draw down natural and anthropogenic sources of carbon dioxide and help the fight against global warming, and particularly focuses on terrestrial forests and soils, as well as wetland mangroves an.....»»
Earliest known European common hippopotamus fossil reveals their Middle Pleistocene dispersal
Modern hippos first dispersed in Europe during the Middle Pleistocene, according to a study published Nov. 22, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Beniamino Mecozzi of the Sapienza University of Rome and colleagues......»»
Unlocking citrus tolerance secrets: The Valencia sweet orange genome and the fight against HLB disease
Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.), a hybrid fruit crop originating from mandarins (Citrus reticulata Blanco) and pummelos [Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.], exhibits complex genomic diversity due to ancient interspecific hybridization. At present, the be.....»»
Study shows that the "manosphere" community is misusing scientific research to support its beliefs
Members of the "manosphere" community are misusing academic research to frame and validate their beliefs about women, according to new research led by the University of Kent's School of Anthropology and Conservation......»»
Researchers: Disinformation campaigns are undermining democracy—here"s how we can fight back
Misinformation is debated everywhere and has justifiably sparked concerns. It can polarize the public, reduce health-protective behaviors such as mask wearing and vaccination, and erode trust in science. Much of misinformation is spread not by accide.....»»
Amazon"s Black Friday Apple sale offers sizzling hot deals on M3 MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods
Black Friday is still a few days away, but that didn't stop Amazon from slashing prices on your favorite gear, making your holiday shopping a breeze.Thanksgiving week deals on Amazon. Don't fight through the crowds this Black Friday, and instead, sho.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
Women are leading the fight to stop climate change
Over the past few years, international climate policy has been shaped largely by a close-knit group of politicians in the twilight of their careers. Now leaders from beyond the traditional U.S.-Europe-China power center—some new to the internationa.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to record low $739 in early Black Friday price war
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $739, a new all-time low price for the recent release, thanks to a price war at Amazon and Best Buy.An epic Apple Watch price war is underway at Amazon and Best Buy, as both retailers fight for your holiday shop.....»»
In the fight against malaria-carrying mosquitoes, just add soap
Could the solution to the decades-long battle against malaria be as simple as soap? In a new study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso have made a compelling case for it......»»
Meta, TikTok fight EU gatekeeper status to avoid opening up services to rivals
Labeling newcomer TikTok as a gatekeeper defeats the purpose of DMA, TikTok says. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Two of the world's biggest tech companies have appealed the European Union's designati.....»»
"King of Lake Ohrid": the fight to save a Balkan trout
Along the picturesque shores of Lake Ohrid, things have taken on a frantic pace at the Lin Hatchery in Albania's Pogradec, as a team of specialists races to release the final batch of newly spawned trout this season......»»
New study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs
A new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences.....»»