The value of failure in conservation programs
Conservation programs need—and often incentivize—community involvement. For example, a program in Zanzibar, Tanzania, asked communities to protect their village forests in exchange for access to the carbon credits market. Despite community enthus.....»»
US to launch next moon mission on Valentine"s Day
US companies are set to launch for the moon on February 14, less than a month since a similar mission ended in failure with the spaceship burning up in the Earth's atmosphere, NASA said Wednesday......»»
OneTrust launches Data Privacy Maturity Model
OneTrust introduced Data Privacy Maturity Model. The model provides privacy, security, marketing, and data teams with the resources to transform their privacy programs from tactical compliance initiatives that mitigate risk, to strategic customer tru.....»»
Decades of research samples destroyed in Sweden cooler failure
Research samples collected over decades at a prestigious Swedish medical university have been destroyed after a freezer malfunctioned over the Christmas holidays, the university said on Monday......»»
How to avoid a "winner"s curse" for social programs
Back in the 1980s, researchers tested a job-training program called JOBSTART in 13 U.S. cities. In 12 locations, the program had a minimal benefit. But in San Jose, California, results were good: After a few years, workers earned about $6,500 more an.....»»
Tesla’s week gets worse: Fines, safety investigation, and massive recall
There have been 2,388 complaints about steering failure in the Model 3 and Model Y. Enlarge / More than 2,000 Tesla model-year 2023 Model Y and Model 3s have suffered steering failure, according to a new NHTSA safety defect inves.....»»
New study suggests culling animals who "don"t belong" can be a flawed nature conservation practice
New research published today in the journal Science has concluded that eradicating animals on the basis that they are not native in order to protect plant species can be a flawed practice costing millions of dollars, and resulting in the slaughter of.....»»
Everything coming to PBS in February 2024
PBS' February 2024 lineup includes new specials, musical performances, nature programs, and new episodes of Finding Your Roots and Antiques Roadshow......»»
Climate change threatens older elephants most, jeopardizing their future
A collaborative team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which runs the world's largest field conservation program, has conducted first-of-its-kind research into how global climate.....»»
What happens when you reintroduce a predator to a conservation area? These quolls were put to the task
In the first reintroduction of western quolls to a fenced conservation reserve, researchers from UNSW and Arid Recovery watched closely to measure their impacts on local prey species. While predation by quolls and the impacts of drought caused declin.....»»
"Everyone can be a naturalist" says the man who preserved more than 150,000 acres
Suburban environs can be dull. Lawns and roads don't offer much biodiversity for curious boys. But Charles Bier, a recently retired senior director of conservation science for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, found a way outside......»»
A Japanese spacecraft faceplanted on the Moon and lived to tell the tale
Despite engine failure, SLIM managed to achieve the most precise Moon landing ever. Japan's SLIM spacecraft is seen nose down on the surface of the Moon. (credit: JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University).....»»
Secret military space programs can be a little less secret, Pentagon says
Many defense officials argue that less secrecy will lead to better security. Enlarge / A delegation of French military officers visited the Combined Space Operations Center in 2022 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (cre.....»»
Sustainable Design Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Sustainable architects or green design architects are professionals specializing in environmentally conscious building design. Their responsibilities encompass a range of eco-friendly strategies, including energy-efficient design, water conservation.....»»
Conservation Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Conservation Architects play a vital role in preserving and safeguarding our cultural heritage. Professionals specialize in conserving, restoring, and reusing historic buildings and structures. Their work involves assessing the condition of heritage.....»»
Implementing STEAM Education: Integrating Arts and Sciences for Holistic Learning
You know that feeling when you create something unique and express exactly what you envisioned? That spark of passion and excitement is what STEAM education aims to ignite in students. By integrating arts and sciences, STEAM programs cultivate curios.....»»
How "True Detective: Night Country" pulled off its most WTF moment
"True Detective: Nightmare Country" traps a living man in a "corpsicle." Here's how they pulled it off. My biggest fears used to be pretty basic: sharks, heights, failure — the classics. Then I watched episode 2 of True Detective: Night C.....»»
The growing influence of Gen Z in the workforce
Dr. David Drewery is the associate director of the Work-Learn Institute—a research, education and consulting unit at the University of Waterloo that advances work-integrated learning programs for employers and higher education institutions......»»
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon"s Kordofan giraffe
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction......»»
Researchers develop hybrid superamphiphobic anti-corrosion and anti-icing coating
Corrosion and failure of metal materials has been a problem that researchers and engineers are eager to solve. Inspired by the lotus effect, biomimetic superhydrophobic materials with typical non-wetting properties at the interface have shown great p.....»»
Listening to racialized students is an important step toward equitable education, researcher says
Debates among researchers, educators and parents continue about the successes and challenges with French immersion programs across English-speaking parts of Canada......»»