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......»»
Characteristics of older forests can buffer effects of climate change for some bird species
Old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth characteristics can provide relief from climate change for some bird species, research by the Oregon State University College of Forestry suggests......»»
What"s being done to protect astronauts from radiation in deep space?
In 1982, author James Michener published his sprawling novel "Space." In it, he describes a fictional Apollo 18 mission to the moon. While the astronauts are on the surface, the sun unleashes a huge storm, trapping them outside of their protective ca.....»»
New leak shows exactly how big the Apple Watch Pro is
More leaked photographs of protective cases alongside ones intended for the Apple Watch Series 8 practically demonstrate the size of the Apple Watch Pro.Following the recent leaks both of photographs of third-party cases, and Apple renders of the ex.....»»
Leaked Apple Watch Pro case accessory shows two extra buttons
Images of what are claimed to be Apple Watch Pro cases, include a cutout for one extra button, and what could be a protective cover for a second.Apple is expected to unveil a new, possibly larger version of its Apple Watch at its September 7, 2022 ev.....»»
Global analysis identifies at-risk forests
Forests are engaged in a delicate, deadly dance with climate change, sucking carbon dioxide out of the air with billions of leafy straws and hosting abundant biodiversity, as long as climate change, with its droughts, wildfires and ecosystem shifts,.....»»
Predicting what extinctions could mean for lemurs and the forests they call home
New research shows that lemurs and their food trees are tightly linked in ecological networks, and that the extinction of lemurs will have cascading effects on ecosystem functions......»»
As forests go up in smoke, so will California"s climate plan
When lightning ignited the bone-dry foothills of the Sierra Nevada last year, forestry crews fanned out across Sequoia National Park to defend an ancient grove of California redwoods from wildfire......»»
Three-dimensional point clouds provide insight into the structural complexity of forests
Structurally complex forests add to biodiversity, increase forest carbon stocks, and help the forest to adapt to climate change. Forest structure refers to the three-dimensional distribution of trees in a given space, and it is affected by genetic fa.....»»
Putting Cows in Forests Could Prevent Heat-Related Losses
Researchers say Indigenous “silvopasture” practices of raising livestock in naturally forested areas could be a critical tool to protect cows from climate change.....»»
Tracking the journey of mangroves in southern Japan
Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees found in the coastal waters of the tropics and subtropics around the world. Mangrove forests play vital roles for both nature and society. They help protect coastal communities as they provide a natural barrier from.....»»
Discovery of a long-nosed "shrew mouse" on a mountain in the Philippines will help to protect giant eagles
They might not get as much attention as the Amazon Rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef, but the mountains of the Philippines are one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Inch for inch, these misty cloud forests are home to more unique specie.....»»
Tree species in one of the world"s most diverse conifer forests not migrating uphill fast enough
The trees in Northern California's Klamath Mountains are not keeping up with climate change. Instead, many tree species are in decline, losing the race due to climate warming and decades of fire suppression......»»
Topographic complexity is the most significant factor influencing bird acoustic indices in tropical forests
Ecoacoustics is an interdisciplinary science investigating soundscapes and their association with the environment over various temporal and spatial scales. Despite the data processing challenges (e.g., automated species identification), soundscape mo.....»»
Which diet will help save our planet: Climatarian, flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan?
The food we consume has a massive impact on our planet. Agriculture takes up half the habitable land on Earth, destroys forests and other ecosystems and produces a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Meat and dairy specifically accounts.....»»
Listening to the Amazon rainforest to understand deforestation
Forests are complex ecosystems, so a loss of trees can have wide-reaching implications for biodiversity -- a topic that is now being studied using sound......»»
AT4X AEV Edition Bulks Up GMC Sierra’s Off-Road Muscle
The GMC Sierra 1500’s new AT4X off-road trim is about to get even more capable and stylish. Created with the help of American Expedition Vehicles, the 2023 AT4X AEV Edition presents heavy-duty protective features and unique accents designed to enha.....»»
Burrowing crabs bring beneficial bacteria to mangroves
Fiddler crabs burrowing beneath arid mangrove forests help bring beneficial bacteria to an ecosystem in dire need of nutrients......»»
5 Awesome Galaxy Z Fold 4 Cases
We check out some protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. The post 5 Awesome Galaxy Z Fold 4 Cases first appeared on Phandroid. Samsung has finally unveiled its newest addition to its line-up of foldable Android phones with the Ga.....»»
To break through bacteria"s protective shield, target the shield-maker
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are making it increasingly difficult to combat many infections. And types of bacteria classified as "Gram-negative"—which refers to the Gram staining method used to differentiate bacteria—are particularly hard to com.....»»
Female monkeys with female friends live longer
Female white-faced capuchin monkeys living in the tropical dry forests of northwestern Costa Rica may have figured out the secret to a longer life—having fellow females as friends......»»