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......»»
Climate change considerably threatens Europe"s beech forests
Beech forests in Europe are severely threatened by climate change, particularly in southern European countries, but also in central Europe. Models project severe beech growth declines over the next 70 years—ranging from 20% to perhaps more than 50%.....»»
How Indigenous burning shaped the forests of the Klamath Mountains for a millennium
Decades of logging and fire suppression have left California's forests prone to drought, infestation and catastrophic wildfire. Climate change is only exacerbating these impacts. But for thousands of years before, during and after European colonizati.....»»
Technology in the Fire Service
Computers and software are only a small part of firefighting technology. Firefighting technology improves safety and effectiveness for firefighters by working together in all aspects of the job, from Personal Protective Equipment to fire pumps to rad.....»»
Forest survival strategies for extreme cyclones
Trees in forests are prone to damage from strong winds. Despite extreme weather events becoming more prevalent, scientists have not yet fully understood why some trees are damaged and other trees survive. A team of researchers led by Dr. Kana Kamimur.....»»
Strong scientific link between forests and human health
Marking two years since the current pandemic spread across the globe, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today released The Vitality of Forests, a new report synthesizing a mounting body of evidence that documents how human health depends on forests. This is.....»»
The secret to longevity? Ask a yellow-bellied marmot
That's what a team of UCLA biologists and colleagues studying yellow-bellied marmots discovered. These large ground squirrels are able to virtually halt the aging process during the seven to eight months they spend hibernating in their underground bu.....»»
During droughts, thirstier mountain forests could mean less water downstream
Using data gathered by satellite, North Carolina State University researchers found that higher elevation forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains are often maintaining, and sometimes even increasing, their water use during extreme droughts......»»
Research reveals how experience with climate-related disasters affects willingness to take and accept protective actions
Two new studies—a survey of residents in hurricane-battered Florida and Texas and a survey of people in wildfire-scarred California—reveal that negative personal experiences are among key variables in pushing people to take or accept protective m.....»»
US climate risks are rising: A scientist looks at the dangers future generations will have to adapt to
When I was a young researcher studying how forested ecosystems recover from wildfire, I brought my 6-month-old daughter with me to Yellowstone National Park. These forests are incredibly resilient to wildfire because they've been adapting to it for 1.....»»
Protective armor of superbug C. difficile revealed for the first time, providing target for treatments
The structure of the protective armor of superbug C. difficile has been revealed for the first time, showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer, which resembles chainmail. This assembly prevents molecules getting in and provides a new target for.....»»
Sexual harassment is reported to be common in Scottish secondary schools
Sexual harassment in secondary schools is pervasive: two in three teens (64.7 percent) surveyed in Scotland reported visual and verbal harassment, and one in three (34.3 percent) reported personally invasive behaviors, in the last three months. Stude.....»»
The best Chromebook cases and covers for 2022
Chromebooks are highly portable, which means they benefit a lot from protective cases. Here are the best cases and covers for a variety of Chromebook sizes......»»
Protective component makers upbeat about 2022 sales driven by vehicle, industrial needs
Taiwan-based suppliers of polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC), Polytronics Technology and Fuzetec Technology, posted record-high revenues in 2021, expecting continued growth driven by widening applications for vehicle and industrial app.....»»
Beetles in climate change
As a result of the droughts of recent years, a pronounced tree mortality that has left clearly visible gaps in forests and parks has been observed in Germany. All climate projections indicate that such events will occur more frequently in the future......»»
Trade-offs exist in hydraulic and mechanical traits of plants in Chinese savanna
Evergreen and deciduous species coexist in tropical dry forests and savannas. Previous studies have shown that they exhibit divergent strategies of drought tolerance and hydraulic safety under prolonged seasonal drought. However, the ecological strat.....»»
Earth scientists simulate the future to model forest restoration impact
Replanting previously forested landscapes in the tropics is a nature-based solution that can play a role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but whether those new forests will withstand the impacts of future climate change was a big uncer.....»»
Research uncovers key insight for restoration of globally important kelp forests
Restoration efforts for kelp forests may be most effective in areas where the bedrock seafloor is highly contoured, research by Oregon State University suggests......»»
The science behind jealousy
Jealousy can feel like a useless, silly and destructive emotion. But it actually serves an important protective purpose......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra cases and covers
If you get your hands on a new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone, you'll want to outfit it with a proper protective case straightaway. We have some suggestions......»»
Experiments to simulate Mars" core may explain the loss of its magnetic field and oceans
It has long been known that Mars once had oceans due in part to a protective magnetic field similar to Earth's. However, the magnetic field disappeared and new research may finally be able to explain why. Researchers recreated conditions expected in.....»»