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......»»
Allow me to introduce myself: Squirrels use rattle calls to identify themselves
As a scientist who studies squirrel behavior, one of the most common questions I am asked is: "How do I get them out of my yard?".....»»
Key to success of drug-resistant bacteria
Researchers have uncovered how Gram-negative bacteria -- which cause a variety of drug-resistant infections -- build their protective outer layer, which could lead to more effective treatments......»»
“Implausible:” Zero deaths in Shanghai’s COVID spike spurs skepticism
Low vaccination among elderly and reports of deaths in hospitals raise questions. Enlarge / A worker in personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a resident for a COVID-19 test in a neighborhood placed under lockd.....»»
The painfully simple reason Hong Kong saw one of the highest COVID death rates
The most vulnerable weren't vaccinated. Enlarge / Health care workers wearing personal protective equipment transport the body of a deceased patient onto a hearse outside the mortuary at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong, Chin.....»»
CDC study spotlights utter failure of China’s COVID-Zero policy in Hong Kong
The most vulnerable weren't vaccinated. Enlarge / Health care workers wearing personal protective equipment transport the body of a deceased patient onto a hearse outside the mortuary at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong, Chin.....»»
How the Indigenous practice of "good fire" can help our forests thrive
In the past several years, California has endured the most extreme fires in its recorded history......»»
Good parenting evolved multiple times in moss animals
The spindly filaments and coral-like colonies of the ancient phylum of marine animals known as bryozoans likely aren't the first thing that come to mind when you envision safe and protective child care......»»
Mechanical engineering students aim to sink purple sea urchin population with underwater vacuum
The 200 miles of ocean along California's coastline was once filled with seaweed called bull kelp. The seaweed created rich, underwater forests until the population began to die out in 2014. In the seven years since then, 95% of bull kelp beds off th.....»»
Thinning can help offset cost of managing mature forests
Research by the Oregon State University College of Forestry suggests a way for forest managers to reduce the costs associated with managing older Douglas-fir stands......»»
World"s largest map of kelp forest canopies now available
Kelp forests provide myriad benefits to nature and people in oceans around the world. They form the backbone of the ecosystems in which they are found, providing habitat and food for thousands of species. However, recent research suggests changing oc.....»»
Global team of scientists determine "fingerprint" for how much heat, drought is too much for forests
How hot is too hot, and how dry is too dry, for the Earth's forests? A new study from an international team of researchers found the answers—by looking at decades of dying trees......»»
A Single Gene In One Species Can Cause Other Species To Go Extinct
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Scientific American: Some species play an outsize role in the environment they inhabit. Beavers build dams that create ponds where fish thrive. Otters in kelp forests eat enough sea urchins so that the kelp ca.....»»
European earthworms reduce insect populations in North American forests
Earthworms introduced into northern North America have a negative impact on the insect fauna above ground. Soil ecologists, led by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and Leipzig University describe this observation in the.....»»
Psychologist discusses how Texas, Florida controversies could affect LGBTQ+ people
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate parents of transgender and non-binary children who provide what is called "gender-affirming care," which includes puberty-suppressing medicatio.....»»
Breakthrough application of moisture-trapping film to reduce heat stress in personal protective suits
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel super-hygroscopic material that enhances sweat evaporation within a personal protective suit, to create a cooling effect for better thermal comfort for users.....»»
Scottish mental health charity SAMH targeted in cyber attack
Staff at SAMH say it is difficult to understand why anyone would try to disrupt their work......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy A53 5G cases and covers
Got your hands on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, the latest A-series phone from Samsung? Then you'll need a protective case. We've rounded up some of the best......»»
How have red fox populations changed over time in Western Europe?
Over several decades, Western Europe experienced an outbreak of rabies in forests that was eliminated through a program involving red fox vaccination campaigns. A study published in Mammal Review reveals that after the campaigns, red fox populations.....»»
Regrown tropical forests may have short lifespans, says new study
Preventing the re-clearing of second-growth forests is a major challenge for restoration efforts in tropical regions, according to a new study led by researchers from Columbia University, University of São Paulo and the Federal University of ABC in.....»»
Forest restoration must navigate trade-offs between environmental and wood production goals
Forest restoration schemes should prioritize restoring native forests for greatest climate and environmental benefits, but these benefits incur a trade-off with wood production in comparison with tree plantations......»»