Shipwreck ecology: Sunken vessels are a scientific treasure
In a newly published article in BioScience, scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), joined by an international team of ecologists and archaeologists, describe how shipwrecks provide a unique opportunity to study com.....»»
Invertebrate biodiversity is improving in England"s rivers, long-term trends show
Rivers across England have seen a significant improvement in river invertebrate biodiversity since 1989, shows a study led by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) researchers......»»
Is deer culling the answer to Scottish woodland regeneration?
New research from the Cairngorms Connect Partnership demonstrates the use of controlled deer culling for forest regeneration across Scotland. The work has been published in the Journal of Applied Ecology......»»
The clock is ticking. Can "scientific diplomacy" save the world"s hottest sea?
Already the world's hottest coastal environment in the summer, the shallow sea between the Arabian peninsula and southwestern Iran continues to heat at a breathtaking pace......»»
Carbon-capture tree plantations threaten tropical biodiversity for little gain, ecologists say
The increasingly urgent climate crisis has led to a boom in commercial tree plantations in an attempt to offset excess carbon emissions. However, authors of an opinion paper published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution argue that these carb.....»»
New species of cobra-like snake discovered, but it may already be extinct
Around the world, natural history museums hold a treasure trove of knowledge about Earth's animals. But much of the precious information is sealed off to genetic scientists because formalin, the chemical often used to preserve specimens, damages DNA.....»»
Scientists discover a durable but sensitive material for high energy X-ray detection
X-ray technology plays a vital role in medicine and scientific research, providing non-invasive medical imaging and insight into materials. Recent advancements in X-ray technology enable brighter, more intense beams and imaging of increasingly intric.....»»
"New way of looking at nature": These naturalists explore queer ecology with geese, owls and more
As Raquel García-Álvarez guides hikers on a trail surrounding the Sand Ridge Nature Center, her remarks on flora and fauna are interrupted by geese honking. She explains, as curious onlookers admire the birds skirting the water, that there's more t.....»»
Politicians failing to grasp "scientific reality" of climate: expert
Wavering ambition by governments and a growing belief that science is politically subjective are great causes for concern in a rapidly escalating climate crisis, an expert told AFP......»»
Study removes human bias from debate over dinosaurs" demise
To help resolve the scientific debate over whether it was a giant asteroid or volcanic eruptions that wiped out the dinosaurs and most other species 66 million years ago, Dartmouth researchers tried a new approach—they removed scientists from the d.....»»
Treasure hunters pose a problem for underwater archaeological heritage
There are ancient pirates and modern treasure hunters. They are separated by more than 200 years of history, differences in the available technology, and types of sponsorship that keep them afloat—the former sailing for a country and the latter pro.....»»
Sea glass, a treasure formed from trash, is on the decline as single-use plastic takes over
When you stroll along a beach, you may look down and spot colorful bits of worn glass mixed in with the sand. But the little treasures you've found actually began as discarded trash......»»
Workshop synthesis paper describes value of prescribed fire in wilderness areas
Many of the wilderness areas that we treasure were historically shaped by fire. Yet today, many wilderness landscapes are caught in the wildfire paradox—widespread suppression and exclusion of burning over the last century have increased the likeli.....»»
Soil carbon, nitrogen, soil fertility and climate change are tightly linked, new research shows
In a first-of-its-kind long-term study, a collaborative group of scientists, including senior author Ashley Keiser, assistant professor of soil ecology at the University Of Massachusetts Amherst's Stockbridge School of Agriculture, have discovered th.....»»
How NASA Is Protecting Its Precious Asteroid Bennu Sample
The OSIRIS-REx capsule containing a "treasure trove" of space rocks has now arrived at Johnson Space Center, where scientists will gingerly unpack it......»»
Siren 13.4 provides accelerated data retrieval for analysts
Siren announced details of a new patent and the release of Siren 13.4. Dr. Renaud Delbru, Chief Scientific Officer at Siren, said: “Our most recent patent stands out as a one-of-a-kind offering in the market, reaffirming our commitment to innov.....»»
Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts river ecosystem, finds study
An experiment using water from a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) carried out by the Stream Ecology group has shown that this water continues to affect river diversity and the trophic web (food web) despite being properly treated and highly di.....»»
YouTube drop tests are a terrible indication of iPhone durability
YouTubers have already flocked to Australia and other territories to perform drop tests on the new iPhone 15 — but given that there is usually zero scientific rigor in the testing, they're just done for entertainment.When dropped from a height, an.....»»
How does voltage drive nonmetallic catalysts to perform electrocatalytic reactions?
Understanding how voltage drives nanoscale electrocatalysts to initiate reactions is a fundamental scientific question. This is especially challenging when dealing with non-metallic electrocatalysts due to their low inherent carrier concentration, wh.....»»
Evaluating the shear viscosity of different water models
Water is one of the most abundant substances on Earth and partakes in countless biological, chemical, and ecological processes. Thus, understanding its behavior and properties is essential in a wide variety of scientific and applied fields. To do so,.....»»
The Dumb Alien Mummy Story Takes an Entirely Predictable Turn
A week ago, two bodies believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones were presented in Mexico’s Congress as proof of alien life. Now the scientific community is fighting back......»»