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......»»
Lower voting age boosts participation in Scottish elections
Younger first-time voters in Scotland retain a habit of voting in elections and participate in greater numbers than older first-time voters, a study suggests......»»
Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city
Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found......»»
Amid China’s massive COVID wave, 42% of people on one flight tested positive
Another reminder to keep those masks on during flights. Enlarge / A passenger wearing protective clothing amid the COVID-19 pandemic waits to board a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on January 3. (credit.....»»
Children facing racist bullying at school need support from teachers, but many don"t get it, says researcher
In the academic year 2020–21, there were 1,198 instances of racially motivated bullying reported in Scottish schools—up from 409 in 2016–17. These are the highest recorded figures to date......»»
Forests can help manage water amid development, climate change
In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other greenery around waterways could help slow rushing streams during wet conditions, and keep them flowing during dry ones. However, North Carolina State.....»»
Protect your Google Pixel 7 with These Awesome Cases
If you're interested in getting some protection for your Pixel 7, then you might want to check out these cases from Incipio, a brand with extensive experience designing protective cases for different phone brands. The post Protect your Google Pixel 7.....»»
Forests recovering from logging act as a source of carbon
A new study finds that tropical forests recovering from logging are sources of carbon for years afterward, contrary to previous assumptions......»»
Researchers find that wind turbines repel bats in Finnish forests
Wind turbines are built at an increasing pace but their effect on nature and animals are poorly known. Researchers from the Universities of Turku and Helsinki in Finland have investigated the impact of wind turbines on bat presence and activity in bo.....»»
A downward spiral: When subsistence communities struggle, forests do too
Subsistence communities often rely on natural resources to meet their basic needs. 90% of people globally living in extreme poverty depend on forests for at least part of their livelihoods, according to the FAO. These groups are generally not viewed.....»»
Italy"s pasta row: A scientist reveals how to cook spaghetti properly and save money
Italians are notoriously—and understandably—protective of their cuisine, as regular arguments about the correct toppings for pizza or the appropriate pasta to use with a Bolognese ragu will attest......»»
Apple’s business under growing threat from China’s Covid wave
Outbreak following reversal of zero-Covid curbs creates uncertainty for iPhone maker. Enlarge / ZHENGZHOU, CHINA — A staff member wearing personal protective equipment disinfects a factory at Industrial Park of Foxconn on Nove.....»»
Trees could be key protagonist for forest-grassland transitions
A study investigating the transition from forests to savannas and vice versa has found that trees could be the key protagonists......»»
Not all mushrooms are alike: How fine underground braids could remedy heavy metal contamination
Among domestic mushroom pickers in Germany it goes without saying that many edible mushrooms in our forests are still contaminated with radionuclides as a result of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Less well known is that mushrooms can also accum.....»»
Temporary child-welfare placements target non-white children disproportionately
Nationwide, children who are removed from their homes by child protective services for fewer than 30 days are overwhelmingly Asian American, Black or Native American, raising questions about the impartiality of states' child welfare systems and polic.....»»
Early forests did not significantly change the atmospheric CO2, finds paleoclimate modeling study
Scientists have discovered that the atmosphere contained far less CO2 than previously thought when forests emerged on our planet, the new study has important implications for understanding how land plants affect the climate......»»
UK woodlands could store almost twice as much carbon as previously estimated
UK forests could store almost double the amount of carbon than previous calculations suggest, with consequences for our understanding of carbon stocks and humanity's response to climate change, according to a new study involving UCL researchers......»»
"Longtermism"—why the million-year philosophy can"t be ignored
In 2017, the Scottish philosopher William MacAskill coined the name "longtermism" to describe the idea "that positively affecting the long-run future is a key moral priority of our time." The label took off among like-minded philosophers and members.....»»
Tesla parts supplier in Texas faces $298,000 in OSHA fines
Simwon NA Corp., a subsidiary of Myung Shin Industries Co. in South Korea, ignored workers' concerns and "willfully exposed them to hazards related to unsafe machine operations, potential falls and a lack of personal protective equipment," an OSHA in.....»»
"Abuse witnessed or experienced" by 95% of Scottish hospitality workers during pandemic: Report
Abuse was witnessed or experienced by 95% of hospitality workers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a University of Strathclyde report......»»
RocketLab’s first North American launch pushed back again
After delays, company is set for a 6 pm US Eastern launch of a small satellite. Enlarge / The Electron rocket, covered in white protective material, on its side on its launch pad on Wallops Island. (credit: John Timmer).....»»