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.....»»
Lynxes and vultures offer insights for European wildlife conservation
EU research is providing the most far-reaching analysis of efforts to boost wild-cat populations and aiding scavengers that help balance the ecosystem......»»
New research into pangolin genomics may aid in conservation efforts
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution provides, for the first time, a comprehensive set of genomic resources for pangolins (sometimes known as scaly anteaters) that researchers believe will be integral for protecting these threatened mammals.....»»
Recent research expedition reveals alarming extent of coral mortality in Florida
Scientists from Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, a leader in conservation research, returned from a multi-institutional research expedition to survey coral bleaching impacts from Miami and the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas, following an unprecedented ris.....»»
Study: Climate, population structure impact oakleaf hydrangea genetic diversity
Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is an understory shrub native to the southeastern United States. The species occupies a small native range, and little is known about its demography, genetic diversity, or needs for conservation......»»
Climate change emerges as major driver of amphibian declines, new research finds
Amphibians are in trouble and in desperate need of conservation action, according to a new global assessment of the world's amphibian population......»»
Apple"s educational outreach fostering Hispanic leadership in Houston
Apple's Community Education Initiative is expanding its commitment to inclusive technology education, supporting programs like TechConnect and Houston Community College's summer camp.Image Credit: AppleIn 2019, Apple established the Community Educati.....»»
Apple TV+ reveals 2023 holiday programs for kids and families
The Velveteen Rabbit, The Snoopy Show, the classic Peanuts specials and more are a part Apple TV+'s holiday programs for kids and families......»»
Improved mangrove conservation could yield cash, carbon, coastal benefits
A shift in the way we think about the benefits mangroves provide to coastal regions could yield significant economic and biodiversity gains and protect millions from flooding, research has revealed......»»
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to help coral
A coalition of 45 countries pledged Tuesday to raise $12 billion for conservation and restoration of coral reefs, which are threatened worldwide by the effects of climate change......»»
NHTSA upgrades, expands Ford Bronco probe into ‘catastrophic engine failure"
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis after Ford provided evidence of 328 customer complaints, 487 warranty claims and 809 engine exchanges in 2021-22 Ford Bronco, Edge, Explorer and F-150 vehic.....»»
New report on state of conservation at World Heritage Site in India
Conservation experts have provided vital recommendations to help protect a globally significant UNESCO World Heritage Site in India......»»
Aussies provide more than 62 million species records for conservation research
Citizen scientists have contributed more than half of all species records to Australia's national biodiversity database—the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA)—and play a crucial role in supporting conversation and biodiversity research, a new study.....»»
Portuguese youths sue 32 European governments at EU court in largest climate case ever
A little over three years ago, a group of Portuguese youths filed a legal action against 32 European governments to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over what they say is a failure to adequately tackle global heating. Now, the Strasbourg cou.....»»
Feds" cash stream supports Colorado River conservation—but the money will dry up
Despite a megadrought, states in the West have been able to avoid drastic cuts to their allocations of Colorado River water this year not only because of surprising storms but also thanks to generous financial incentives from all levels of government.....»»
Data show container deposit schemes reduce rubbish on our beaches
Our beaches are in trouble. Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million metric tons of plastic polluting the oceans. An estimated 1.5–1.9% of this rubbish ends up on beaches......»»
Move over, highways. Now you can sponsor an ocean sanctuary
In a novel conservation strategy, the small South Pacific island state of Niue is offering individuals and institutions the opportunity to sponsor its marine sanctuary, home to pristine coral reefs, sharks, whales and hundreds of fish species......»»
First increase in rhino numbers in Africa since 2012, monitor says
There was a 5% increase in the number of rhinos observed in Africa last year, the International Union for Conservation of Nature said in an announcement Friday made to coincide with World Rhino Day......»»
Apple modem chip project failed because it’s harder than CPUs, engineers tell WSJ
Attempts to design an Apple modem chip to replace the Qualcomm radio chips used in iPhones have been ongoing since at least 2018 – but some five years later have been deemed a failure by engineers who worked on the project. Even by last year, th.....»»
Crowdfunding conservation: A Pacific island"s plan to protect its waters
For a little under $150, you can now directly sponsor marine conservation across one square kilometer of the Pacific Ocean, through a novel scheme announced this week by the tiny island of Niue......»»
NHTSA opens probe into 241,000 Ford EcoSport crossovers for possible engine failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 95 consumer complaints alleging engine failure because of a loss of oil pressure in 2018-21 Ford EcoSport vehicles......»»