Setting minimum targets for wildlife conservation excludes restoration and ecosystem management, researcher argues
Although the grizzly is featured prominently on the California state flag, the golden bear has been extinct in the wild since the 1920s......»»
Here are the best iPad accessories under $100
Apple products are known for their design, premium quality, and seamless ecosystem. However, when it comes to accessories, Apple’s offerings often come with hefty price tags. From the $350 Magic Keyboard to the $130 Apple Pencil Pro, accessorizing.....»»
Apple’s Passwords app makes it easy to replace your existing password manager
Apple’s Passwords app debuted this fall as a new password management solution for Apple devices. It also, helpfully, makes getting started very easy thanks to a key feature in the macOS version. more….....»»
AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»
New housing developments failing to protect wildlife, survey reveals
New housing developments are failing wildlife on a widespread scale, according to research from the University of Sheffield and published by campaign group Wild Justice......»»
Giraffes" uphill battle: Slopes more than 20° pose challenges for their conservation
New research finds that giraffes much prefer flat terrain and do not traverse slopes of more than 20°, which severely limits the areas in, and outside, protected reserves they can access. The findings, which are yet to be published, were presented a.....»»
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan—perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally build that earthquake kit......»»
TikTok makes teenagers happy, says researcher
Is TikTok ruining today's youth? Not at all, according to a study led by Emilie Owens, researcher at the University of Oslo. The study is published in the journal International Research in Children's Literature......»»
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species su.....»»
Montserrat"s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders
Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories—according to a new study that highlights the need for international conservation efforts......»»
Counting Uganda"s lions: We found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines
Lions are a symbol of Africa's last wild places. It's a species central to many of the continent's cultures and religions. But lion populations have reportedly declined over the past 50 years, especially in parts of west and east Africa......»»
Nanopatterned graphene enables infrared "color" detection and imaging
University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at UCF's NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths or "colors.".....»»
Conservationists have successfully restored tiger populations in Russia after 50-year absence
Conservationists have succeeded in restoring tiger populations in a region where they were virtually absent for more than 50 years in Russia. This restoration took place from 2012–2021 in the Pri-Amur region of Russia......»»
Keycloak: Open-source identity and access management
Keycloak is an open-source project for identity and access management (IAM). It provides user federation, strong authentication, user management, authorization, and more. Keycloak is based on standard protocols and supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0,.....»»
Cato Networks extends SASE-based protection to IoT/OT environments
With the introduction of Cato IoT/OT Security, Cato Networks is enabling enterprises to simplify the management and security of Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices. Cato IoT/OT Security converges device discovery and clas.....»»
Trellix Drive Encryption enhances security against insider attacks
Trellix announced Trellix Drive Encryption upgrades for on-premises and SaaS management. Customers benefit from the flexibility needed for encryption protection deployment to safeguard their data and devices from unauthorized access. “The major.....»»
Subsidized community restaurants could help tackle the UK"s broken food system
The UK's food system is fundamentally broken. As a researcher of the global agricultural system, I believe drastic, bold change is needed—and that community restaurants are an important model to consider......»»
First-ever Mediterranean mako shortfin shark tagged for conservation
Virginia Tech researchers successfully tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean during the summer of 2023, the first time that this has been done in the region. These sharks are critically endangered not only in the Mediterranean but a.....»»
Some glaciers in Antarctica have maintained considerable stability over the last millennia
A research study led by Marc Oliva, researcher at the University of Barcelona, analyzes the evolution of glaciers on the Hurd Peninsula in Antarctica, home to the Spanish Juan Carlos I Antarctic Base. This study, published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
Illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal kill thousands of animals each year
A new study in the journal Nature Conservation highlights the grave impacts of illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal, India, where thousands of hunters gather during cultural or religious festivals to kill wildlife using traditional weapons such.....»»
Once-endangered Kirtland"s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome
The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide continuing conservation effo.....»»