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.....»»
EU game devs ask regulators to look at Unity’s “anti-competitive” bundling
Company's power is a "market failure" with "significant vendor lock risk" for devs. Enlarge In the wake of Unity's sudden fee structure change announcement last week, a European trade group representing thousands of gam.....»»
The UK rejoining the Horizon research funding scheme benefits Europe too, researcher says
The UK has just rejoined the EU's flagship research funding programs, Horizon Europe and Copernicus. This is great news for science, the EU and the UK......»»
Incentive programs doubled cover crop use by farmers: Study
A survey of farmers in four Northeast states, including New York, found that incentive payments encouraged participants to plant twice as many acres of cover crops as they did prior to receiving funds—a change that can both improve their farms and.....»»
Study reveals the most important considerations for grizzly bear conservation
Humans negatively impact the health of grizzly bear populations through top-down influences like direct mortality associated with forestry roads (from conflict or illegal killings) and displacement from high quality habitats, and through bottom-up in.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of tuatara sperm in an effort to improve the survival chances of this at-risk reptile
The study, published in Conservation Physiology, found tuatara sperm are fast moving and a whopping three times longer than human sperm......»»
OneTrust helps organizations manage the complexity of their trust programs
OneTrust unveiled innovations to help organizations manage the complexity of their trust programs, better understand their data to activate and use it, be more resilient against emerging threats, and unlock productivity when navigating compliance. Th.....»»
Failure strikes Rocket Lab after launch from New Zealand
The Electron rocket now has a 90 percent success rate. Enlarge / Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle lifts off Tuesday from New Zealand on an ill-fated mission. (credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab's string of 20 consecutive.....»»
Advancing coastal waterbird conservation in China: Policy progress and challenges
Coastal wetlands are valuable ecosystems, serving crucial roles in the carbon cycle, natural disaster mitigation, local livelihoods, and biodiversity support. Waterbirds, reliant on these wetlands, are indicative of wetland health and often considere.....»»
NHTSA probes Ford recall of nearly 1.3 million Focus sedans amid new complaints
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 98 consumer complaints alleging failure of the canister purge valve in 2012-18 Ford Focus cars that were either previously recalled and fixed or were not recalled but experienced the same issue.....»»
Researchers use the power of comparative mapping to reveal specific global and regional threats to reptiles
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 21% of reptile species worldwide were threatened with extinction as of 2022. However, until recently there have been few details of the kinds of threats affecting distinct specie.....»»
How businesses recognize employee achievement impacts engagement, motivation and performance
Businesses are becoming increasingly competitive as they fight to recruit and retain top talent. Recognition programs are widespread across businesses and workplaces, and are used to improve employee engagement, while motivating employee effort and p.....»»
How to fix the Google Home ‘Auth check failure on device’ error
Running into the Auth check failure on device error when using Google Home? Here's how to fix the error and get your system working properly......»»
Ends today: Microsoft Office for Mac is on sale for $29.97
Today is the final day to pick up a standalone license to Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 for just $29.97, a discount of 88% off retail.Access productivity-boosting programs with this one-time purchase that includes a license to Microso.....»»
Jihadist groups threaten the conservation of a key west African world heritage site, researcher says
Burkina Faso, Benin and Niger share a biosphere reserve known as the WAP complex (W-Arly-Pendjari), which spreads across the borders of the three countries. The first part of this 3 million hectare Unesco world heritage site was declared in 1996 and.....»»
Customers" stereotypes may make work emotionally harder for Asian waitstaff
Across the hospitality industry, improperly delivered goods or services—known as a service failure—are part of doing business. A hotel reservation with no room, a flight cancelation and inattentive service at a restaurant are all examples of this.....»»
Five ways that college campuses benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion programs
For more than half a century, colleges and universities have relied on dedicated programs to attract students of color and support them. Today, those programs—known as diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs—are under attack......»»
A Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture—disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate......»»
UK report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a "conveyor belt of disadvantage.".....»»
New analysis reveals the differing threats to African lion populations
New research published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveals alarming data about dwindling lion populations in Africa but gives new insight into conservation strategies......»»
Microsoft Office for Mac is back on sale for $29.97 for the Apple Event
For 48 hours only, pick up a standalone license to Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 for just $29.97, a discount of 88% off retail.Access productivity-boosting programs with this one-time purchase that includes a license to Microsoft Offi.....»»