Scottish forests protective forts for red squirrels
Twenty natural strongholds would protect red squirrels in Scotland even if grey squirrels were to run rampant across the country, a new study shows......»»
Satellite data show wildfire, soil emissions likely increasing air pollution in remote forests
Satellite data from across California's landscapes reveal an increase in nitrogen dioxide levels in remote forest areas, and wildfire and soil emissions are likely the reasons why, according to a paper from University of California, Davis, published.....»»
They sense electric fields, tolerate snow and have "mating trains": 4 reasons echidnas really are remarkable
Many of us love seeing an echidna. Their shuffling walk, inquisitive gaze and protective spines are unmistakable, coupled with the coarse hair and stubby beak......»»
With drones and webcams, volunteer hunters join a new search for the mythical Loch Ness Monster
Mystery hunters converged on a Scottish lake on Saturday to look for signs of the mythical Loch Ness Monster......»»
Tropical forests nearing critical temperatures thresholds
Global warming is driving leafy tropical canopies close to temperatures where they can no longer transform sunlight and CO2 into energy, threatening total collapse if the thermometer keeps climbing, according to a study Thursday......»»
Nomad Rugged Case for Apple Watch is an Ultra conversion kit in black steel
Nomad is out today with its latest Apple accessory – the Rugged Case for Apple Watch which is the company’s first protective case + band for the wearable. Made with black steel and orange or black buttons, the Rugged Case is like a super durable.....»»
Trees discovered at record-breaking altitudes highlight why we should restore Scotland"s mountain woodland
The Scottish Highlands are celebrated for wide-open views of spectacular glens (valleys) and rugged peaks. After centuries of landscape change, particularly deforestation caused by humans, it is easy to forget how well trees can thrive there. But new.....»»
New project examines how the expectations for forests can be met in more sustainable ways
Forests plays many vital roles: They provide a natural habitat for animals, plants and other organisms. They contribute to soil protection and water conservation, carbon storage and clean air......»»
Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate
Humans have learned to fear wildfire. It can destroy communities, torch pristine forests and choke even faraway cities with toxic smoke......»»
Illegal logging turns Syria"s forests into "barren land"
On a riverbank in war-ravaged Syria's north, felling has reduced what was once a lush forest to dispersed trees and decimated trunks poking out from dry, crumbly soil......»»
Cost to protect globally important forests falls disproportionately on those living closest
Local communities are not incentivized to protect tropical forests that are hugely valuable for global climate regulation, a new study has found. But international funding could help smallholder farmers to boost yields on their existing land to incen.....»»
Researchers discover mechanism by which cancer cells survive replication stress
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered a new molecular mechanism by which cancer cells safeguard themselves from oncogene-induced replication stress and propose a strategy to deactivate this protective mechanism. The study is publishe.....»»
Natural compound in white button mushrooms could benefit animal, human health
A team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has identified a compound in white button mushrooms that could potentially benefit gut health in mammals by activating a protective biological response......»»
"In a sauna": Hong Kong"s laborers swelter as temperatures rise
Dressed in a full-body protective suit, an elderly pest control worker could last no more than 15 minutes spraying pesticide along a Hong Kong pavement before the summer heat became too much......»»
Ghostek’s Pixel Fold Case adds a bit of Protective Style to your Device
Ghostek's Covert Case for the Google Pixel Fold offers users a way of protecting their device without resorting to an overly bulky design. The Google Pixel Fold is undoubtedly one of the best Android foldables that you can get right now, co.....»»
Restoring degraded forests: An under-appreciated climate solution
A new study mapping the potential scale of forest restoration globally shows that prioritizing 1.5 billion hectares of degraded forest—an area almost the size of Russia—could significantly boost effectiveness of meeting climate and biodiversity g.....»»
Countering false and omitted evidence of historically heterogeneous western US dry forests and mixed-severity fires
Evidence of forest structure and fires in pre-industrial dry forests—major forests covering ~26 million hectares (64 million acres) of the western U.S.—provides an essential historical baseline. Dry forests are dominated by ponderosa pine (Pinus.....»»
India was a tree planting laboratory for 200 years. Here are the results
Allowing forests to regenerate on their own has been championed as a strategy for reducing planet-heating carbon in the atmosphere while also boosting biodiversity, the benefits ecosystems offer and even the fruitfulness of livelihoods......»»
Scientists pioneer new machine learning model for corrosion-resistant alloy design
In a world where annual economic losses from corrosion surpass 2.5 trillion US Dollars, the quest for corrosion-resistant alloys and protective coatings is unbroken. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly pivotal role in designing ne.....»»
Wallacea: A living laboratory of Earth"s evolution. Its wildlife, forests and reefs will be devastated if we don"t act
Wallacea is a fascinating region of both land and sea. Spanning approximately 338,000 square kilometers within Indonesia, it is home to a rich diversity of animals and plants, with hybrid species from both Asia and Australia/Papua regions......»»
Land-use strategies, nutrient conditions contribute to oak decline
New research led by a University of Georgia ecologist sheds light, for the first time, on how land-use disturbance and nutrient conditions play a role in the decline of oak forests. The most promising strategy to address this decline is reduced cutti.....»»