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.....»»
Study clarifies that marine protected areas are managed with climate change in mind
Scientific findings don't always translate neatly into actions, especially in conservation and resource management. The disconnect can leave academics and practitioners disheartened and a bit frustrated......»»
Vaccination campaign protects endangered wild cattle from highly contagious potentially fatal skin disease
Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries of the Royal Government of Cambodia have documented the first case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in wildlife in.....»»
Novel research takes marine conservation tools to a new dimension
In the new article "Incorporating multidimensional behavior into a risk management tool for a critically endangered and migratory species" published in Conservation Biology, researchers combined data on the diving behavior of East Pacific leatherback.....»»
Apple has "sweetheart deal" with TSMC that saves it billions of dollars
TSMC's new 3nm manufacturing process has around a 30% failure rate but under exclusive terms, the company only charges Apple for working processors.Processors are made in wafers. (Source: TSMC)Apple has long had what its COO Jeff Williams has describ.....»»
Warning sting on Asia"s bee pollinators
Bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than have the world's population living in Asia—but few species have been closely studied or assessed for their range, numbers and conservation status......»»
Water-stressed Iraq dries up fish farms
Iraqi villager Omar Ziad gazes at the cracked and barren earth where his fish farm once stood, lost to water conservation efforts during a devastating four-year drought......»»
Unlimited miles and nights: Vulnerability found in rewards programs
Points.com, used by major travel rewards programs, exposed user data... and more. Enlarge (credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete) Travel rewards programs like those offered by airlines and hotels tout the specific perks of joi.....»»
Research reveals the ecological threats of small-scale fisheries in Thailand
Marine conservation experts have revealed the extent of marine megafauna catch by small-scale fisheries, in Thailand for the first time......»»
Researchers establish new reptile cell lines
A recent scientific paper published in the journal Microorganisms highlights the development of the first broad range of reptile cell lines, a significant feat that researchers say will help advance reptile conservation......»»
Conflict between humans and wildlife in Tanzania is being poorly managed—and climate change is making things worse
Human-wildlife conflicts are a challenge for authorities in African countries where people live near protected areas. Programs for communities to participate in wildlife tourism and share its benefits have been put forward as one solution......»»
Backblaze probes increased annualized failure rate for its 240,940 HDDs
Lifetime AFRs grew, while quarterly AFRs went from 1.54% in Q1 to 2.28% in Q2. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Backblaze's quarterly updates on annualized failure rates (AFRs) for its arsenal of hard disk drives (HDDs) have pro.....»»
Onyxia’s CPM platform enables CISOs to optimize their security programs
Onyxia unveiled a AI-powered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM) platform, a vital management platform for security leaders to better measure the performance of their cybersecurity programs and reduce risk. By having real-time Cybersecurity Pe.....»»
Newton"s August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone
Apple's Newton handheld computer was both the company's biggest failure and its greatest peek into the future. Thirty years after launch, AppleInsider reminisces about what it was, what it meant, and where it went wrong.Back in 1993, Apple's press of.....»»
Bird study shows Europe"s nature in "dire straits"
Nearly four in 10 of Europe's bird species are now of conservation concern—including 14% of global concern—according to researchers, who say the continent's nature is in dire straits......»»
Donors give more when asked to help people get back on their feet instead of meeting immediate needs, research finds
Charities that provide social services such as medical care or after-school programs should consider emphasizing how their efforts can help their clients become more self-sufficient, my research findings suggest......»»
Steering failures are Tesla’s new federal safety worry
Steering failure is the latest in a string of safety investigations into Tesla EVs. Enlarge / There's already one open federal safety probe into whether or not these steering wheels can detach. Now a new investigation concerns re.....»»
Billions in conservation spending fail to improve wild fish stocks in Columbia Basin
Four decades of conservation spending totaling more than $9 billion in inflation-adjusted tax dollars has failed to improve stocks of wild salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, according to Oregon State University research......»»
Human presence found to influence overall mammal abundance in northern Myanmar
Understanding the factors that influence large mammal habitat use and their spatio-temporal response to human disturbance plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation and management. However, this knowledge is still limited for most mammals......»»
Animal heredity sheds light on survival and extinction risks
As biodiversity declines and causes reductions in the genetic variation of animals, historic genomes offer clues for conservation......»»
Citizen science inspires kids to take local action
North Carolina State University researchers recently found that a program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science—programs where members of the public can participate in real scientific research—not only taught girls about the pro.....»»