Polar Bears That Persist
A new subpopulation of Greenland polar bears offers insights into how this species might hang on as Arctic ice disappears......»»
Report: Climate change means less snow for Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park visitors hoping to see its world-renowned geysers, wolves and bears can expect warmer temperatures and less snow as climate change alters the park's environment, according to a report by U.S. and university researchers relea.....»»
After the pandemic: Economy, poverty and climate in the post-COVID-19 era
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating impacts on economic activity in 2020, but how long will its impact persist, and what will be its long-term impact on the decarbonization of our societies?.....»»
Someone stabbed a cave bear in the head with a spear 35,000 years ago
It's a rare piece of evidence of people killing cave bears during the Pleistocene. Enlarge (credit: Gimranov et al. 2021) During the last Ice Age, more than 100 cave bears died in Imanay Cave, a 100-meter-long corridor of stone in Russia’s s.....»»
Total solar eclipses shine a light on the solar wind with help from NASA"s ACE mission
From traversing sand dunes in the Sahara Desert to keeping watch for polar bears in the Arctic, a group of solar scientists known as the "Solar Wind Sherpas" led by Shadia Habbal, have traveled to the ends of the Earth to scientifically observe total.....»»
Glyphosate pesticides persist for years in wild plants and cause flower infertility
An herbicide widely used in agriculture, forestry and other applications can cause deleterious effects on the reproductive health of a common perennial plant found in forests in British Columbia, Canada. Researchers reported in the journal Frontiers.....»»
Leading scientists warn of global impacts as Antarctic nears tipping points
As governments convene for the annual Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) June 14-24, 2021, an Expert Working Group of leading Antarctic scientists warns that climate change is pushing this remote polar region, which connects all our ocean b.....»»
Also Leaving Freenode: FSF, GNU, plus Linux and Python support channels
Freenode's Linux support channel has an official web page at freenode.linux.community, which now bears this announcement: 22+ year old ##linux on freenode has been seized by freenode staff The community's (multi-platform) site reminds visitors of.....»»
NASA launches baby squid and water bears to the International Space Station
From worms to quail, the ISS has housed all kinds of creatures great and small over the years. Animal research in space is about to welcome some new members to the club......»»
Persistent insomnia symptoms since childhood associated with mood, anxiety disorders
A 15-year longitudinal study shows that childhood insomnia symptoms that persist into adulthood are strong determinants of mood and anxiety disorders in young adults......»»
First-ever nationwide mammal survey published
How are the squirrels doing this year? The bears? The armadilloes? How would you know? A new paper published June 8 sets up the framework for answering these questions across the United States by releasing the data from the first national mammal surv.....»»
Tight foundry capacity to persist throughout 2021
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries continue to see customers pull in orders despite concerns about overbooking, and will see their fab capacity stay extremely tight throughout 2021, according to industry sources......»»
Why NASA Is Blasting Water Bears And Bobtail Squid Into Space
NASA is sending water bears and bobtail squid to the International Space Station, "as NASA researchers attempt to learn more about how the conditions of spaceflight can affect biological organisms and, by extension, future astronauts," writes Joe Her.....»»
Black bears may play important role in protecting gray fox
Bears are known for being devoted and protective of their baby cubs, but research from the University of New Hampshire shows that they may also play a significant role in shielding gray fox from predators like coyotes, who compete with the fox for fo.....»»
Polar vortex, winter heat may change bird populations
For birds and other wildlife, winter is a time of resource scarcity. Extreme winter weather events such as a polar vortex can push some species to the edge of survival. Yet winter tends to get short shrift in climate change research, according to UW-.....»»
SpaceX CRS-22 mission to space station launches water bears, squid, solar panels
The 22nd SpaceX cargo resupply mission carrying scientific research and technology demonstrations launches to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than June 3. Experiments aboard include studying how.....»»
Research suggests social factors important for human-wildlife coexistence
In bear country, it's normal to find bruins munching down on temptations left out by humans—from a backyard apple tree to leftovers in the trash bin—but these encounters can cause trouble for humans and bears alike. One method to reduce human-bea.....»»
Water bears are about to take a rocket ride to space
Water bears and glow-in-the-dark squid are about to blast into space where they'll become research subjects on the International Space Station......»»
Immunity To the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, Scientists Find
Immunity to the coronavirus lasts at least a year, possibly a lifetime, improving over time especially after vaccination, according to two new studies. The findings may help put to rest lingering fears that protection against the virus will be short-.....»»
Rewilding: Four tips to let nature thrive
What would rewilding mean for a country like the UK? Bringing back wolves and bears? Returning the land to how it looked in prehistoric times? How will people fit into this wild and unimaginably different place? Questions like these abound whenever r.....»»
VIPER rover will brave the coldest regions of the moon to search for water
Before NASA sends humans back to the moon, it plans to send a robotic explorer: The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, rover......»»