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.....»»
New study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs
A new study by Dr. Lindsay Spiers (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) and Professor Thomas Frazer (College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida), published in PeerJ presents crucial findings on the feeding preferences.....»»
NHTSA opens safety probe into Kia Sorento crossovers after reports of engine failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 13 complaints alleging incidents of power loss in 2016-17 Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3-liter engines, referred to as "Lambda II.".....»»
3 PBS shows you should watch in November
In November on PBS, viewers can watch original programs about the siege of Mariupol, the origins and impact of women's sports, and a documentary about ninjas......»»
Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the U.S. by 2027
Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 2027 as oil majors are investing in the EV sector as governments in the United States and Europe set programs to promote wider use of electric vehicles......»»
Apple highlights research into diabetes, activity and menstrual cycles
Data from Apple research programs and the Apple Watch have been used to study the impact of both general activity and menstrual cycles on the glucose levels of diabetics.Apple WatchAhead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, Apple and researchers fro.....»»
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduat.....»»
"Bluewashing": How ecotourism can be used against Indigenous communities
When the notion of "ecotourism" was introduced in the late 1970s, it was intended to be ecologically responsible, promote conservation, benefit local populations and help travelers foster a "reconnection with biocultural diversity." It's now more of.....»»
Southern Alaska"s national forests key to meeting climate and conservation goals, study shows
Analyses of U.S. national forests led by Oregon State University scientists shows that increased protections for two Alaskan forests is a key to meeting climate and biodiversity goals......»»
Optus outage: Millions affected by Australian network failure
Hospitals, transport and emergency services were hit by the Optus disruption......»»
Companies have good reasons to be concerned about generative AI
Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data security, and more, according to Portal26. Two-thirds of respondents admitted t.....»»
Microsoft Office license for under $50 right now
Tired of subscriptions, but want to enjoy the features of Microsoft's suite of Office programs? For a limited time, shoppers can pick up a standalone Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 license for $49.99.Included in the Office suite is Out.....»»
How social media can contribute to species conservation
Photos of plants and animals posted on social media can help protect biodiversity, especially in tropical regions. This is the conclusion of a team of researchers led by the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Helmholtz Ce.....»»
Rocket Report: China launches 3-man crew; SpaceX adds to busy manifest
ABL Space Systems has blamed its launch mount for a January rocket failure. Enlarge / A Long March 2F rocket climbed into space Thursday with a three-man crew heading for China's Tiangong space station. (credit: Pedro Pardo/AFP v.....»»
Research illuminates path to Guam kingfisher revival
A recently published paper in Animal Conservation provides crucial insights into the health of sihek, also known as the Guam kingfisher, a species eradicated from its native habitat and that may now face threats in captivity. The latest data undersco.....»»
Genomic insights reveal evolutionary history of clouded leopards, inform conservation
Both ecologically and morphologically, the clouded leopards known as Neofelis nebulosa are a distinct lineage of big cats. These species are threatened due to human activities of targeted hunting and habitat loss. Evolutionary biologists seek to unde.....»»
Apple will open its repair programs up more, very soon
The White House and Apple have both said that iPhone, Mac, and iPad repair part availability and documentation will widen, but as of yet, there are few details beyond what Apple already does.Apple repair programThe news comes courtesy of the US Natio.....»»
White House: Apple will open its repair programs up more, very soon
The White House has said that Apple is set to widen its support for hardware repair, with an official announcement possibly coming as soon as later today.Apple repair programThe news comes courtesy of the US National Economic Council Director, Lael B.....»»
Oxygen vacancy boosting Fenton reaction: A novel approach to fight bacterial infection in bone scaffold
The field of artificial bone transplantation has faced a significant barrier: bacterial infection, a common culprit that often leads to transplant failure and, in severe cases, devastating consequences such as amputation......»»
School debate programs linked to improvements in academic achievement, graduation rates, and college enrollment
Participating in policy debate programs in middle and high school is associated with improvements in English language arts (ELA) achievement and increases in the likelihood that students graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education.....»»
Climate "loss and damage" talks end in failure
A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks......»»