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Prehistoric fish may be poised for a comeback

Researchers studying lake sturgeon in Northwest Georgia's Coosa River have found evidence that the fish may be reproducing for the first time since they were wiped out in the 1970s......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailAug 11th, 2022

Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods

Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribut.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Social media can turn household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback?

A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Amazon ready to use its own AI chips, reduce its dependence on Nvidia

Annapurna Labs, acquired by Amazon in 2015, will release the Trainium 2 in December. Amazon is poised to roll out its newest artificial intelligence chips as the Big Tech group se.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it

As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Coral reef fish running out of time to recover at Great Barrier Reef islands, research warns

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of the Great Barrier Reef......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Oldest depictions of fishing discovered in Ice Age art: Camp site reveals 15,800-year-old engravings of fish trapping

The Ice Age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices. New imaging methods have allowed researchers to see intricate engravings of fish on ancient schis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Australian dragon study reveals surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms

Sleep is one of the most mysterious, yet ubiquitous components of our biology. It has been described in all major groups of animals, including worms, jellyfish, insects or cephalopods, and in all vertebrates, from fish to humans. Common characteristi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

New research reveals how stormy conditions affect albatrosses" ability to feed

Albatrosses are exceptionally mobile and use the wind to travel hundreds of thousands of miles to feed on squid, fish, or other animals found near the water surface in the open ocean. In fact, some larger species of albatrosses are so reliant on the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

"The nastiest soils on Earth" are getting recognized as a bigger problem

Acid sulfate soils are characterized by their orange hue and their tendency to kill surrounding vegetation and fish. Anders Johnson's extensive research along Sweden's coastline reveals the widespread presence of these soils, underscoring their signi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Archaic dolphin could hear high frequency sounds

A team of researchers led by SNSB paleontologist Gertrud Rößner has discovered a new prehistoric dolphin species. Analyses of its inner ear confirm that this dolphin had excellent hearing abilities in the high-frequency range, which is very similar.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Novel flame aerosol system excels at creating nanoparticles

Since prehistoric times, humans have used fire to transform raw materials into valuable goods. Examples include using flames to turn clay into pottery, and silica into glass......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Scientists witness stunning, unprecedented carnage in the ocean

Scientists observed the largest-ever predatory event in the ocean when a mass of Atlantic cod consumed over 10 million capelin in the Barents Sea off of Norway. On an unassuming morning off the Norwegian coast, millions of small fish called cap.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Person accidentally poisoned 46 coworkers with toxin-loaded homemade lunch

Testing found S. aureus in a homemade noodle dish caused the illnesses. For some, microwaving fish in the employee lunch room is the ultimate work faux pas. But for one (likely mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface

Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Why Gen Z is saying "no" to middle management

Gen Z is poised to become the most populous generation on the planet, and their influence is already shaping the future of work. As one of the most educated and racially and ethnically diverse generations, they bring fresh perspectives and new expect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Sinuses prevented prehistoric crocodile relatives from deep diving, paleobiologists suggest

An international team of paleobiologists have found that the sinuses of ocean-dwelling relatives of modern-day crocodiles prevented them from evolving into deep divers like whales and dolphins......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

How far south did Polynesian seafarers sail?

Prehistoric Polynesian seafarers were highly skilled and undertook some of the longest and most technically demanding voyages in prehistory—but did they ever sail into very high latitudes with landfall in Antarctica, as some scholars have argued?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean

There is power in numbers, or so the saying goes. But in the ocean, scientists are finding that fish that group together don't necessarily survive together. In some cases, the more fish there are, the larger a target they make for predators......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits

Nature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that peopl.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback, Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Solar Maximum Is Confirmed

Kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024