Threatened sharks and rays caught off Cyprus
Sharks and rays from threatened species are being caught off northern Cyprus, according to a new study by scientists who are working with local authorities and fishers to protect the animals......»»
Darwin"s Galapagos island species, protected yet still at risk
Industrial fishing boats hover menacingly on the edges of Ecuador's Galapagos Marine Reserve, where schools of multicolored fish and hammerhead sharks frolic in the protected Pacific waters......»»
With bites rare, experts want sharks to shed scary reputation
As the northern hemisphere edges toward spring and millions flock to the beach, headlines have dubbed the southeastern US state of Florida the world's most likely place to be bitten by a shark......»»
Increasing sea temperatures associated with higher bull shark abundance
Increasing sea surface temperatures over the past 20 years in Mobile Bay—an estuary in the US state of Alabama—have coincided with five-fold increases in the abundance of juvenile bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas), according to a study published.....»»
Polar plastic: 97% of sampled Antarctic seabirds found to have ingested microplastics
Anthropogenic plastic pollution is often experienced through evocative images of marine animals caught in floating debris, yet its reach is far more expansive. The polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are increasingly experiencing the impacts o.....»»
Team achieves successful mass production of metalenses designed for application in the ultraviolet region
Ultraviolet rays find diverse applications in medical and health care, serving purposes such as disinfection, sterilization, and therapy. They are also used in the semiconductor industry for creating microcircuits and patterns......»»
How a wandering white shark"s epic journey could provide clues for protecting them
As sharks go, LeeBeth is something like a long-haul trucker with gills and giant teeth......»»
Rainforest"s next generation of trees threatened 30 years after logging
Rainforest seedlings are more likely to survive in natural forests than in places where logging has happened—even if tree restoration projects have taken place, new research shows. The work appears in Global Change Biology......»»
Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit
Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station......»»
Paganini"s violin gets X-ray treatment in quest of sound secrets
French experts fired X-rays at a 18th-century violin worth millions this weekend hoping to discover the secret of its magical sound, they said Monday......»»
Apple Vision Pro gives developers a chance to positively impact the future of healthcare
The Apple Vision Pro could prove useful both in and out of the operating room as developers find new ways to utilize spatial computing.Image Credit: AppleIn February, Apple launched the Apple Vision Pro, which has caught the attention of healthcare p.....»»
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Scientists very rarely get access to most sharks, the development of their young or the nursery grounds where they grow. So seeing a hammerhead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) embryo, halfway through its five-month development, is very unusual......»»
Threatened in their homeland, feral Mexican parrots thrive on LA"s exotic landscaping
During a walk through the Huntington Botanical Gardens with her mother one morning, Brenda Ramirez was alarmed by the sudden squawks, warbles, and screeches of troops of parrots flying overhead at great speed in tight, precise formations......»»
Sharks, turtles and other sea creatures face greater risk from industrial fishing than previously thought
My colleagues and I mapped activity in the northeast Pacific of "dark" fishing vessels—boats that turn off their location devices or lose signal for technical reasons. In our new study published in Science Advances, we found that highly mobile mari.....»»
Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus
More than forty archaeological sites in Cyprus dating potentially as far back as the Bronze Age that were thought lost to history have been relocated by University of Leicester scientists working for the Ministry of Defence......»»
VW faces lawsuits over claim Porsche EV battery sparked ship fire
The Felicity Ace caught fire near the Azores archipelago two years ago with 3,965 VW Group vehicles onboard......»»
Lights on fishing nets can protect sea turtles
Lights on fishing nets could help save the Mediterranean's threatened sea turtles, new research shows. The work is published in the journal Fisheries Research......»»
Paramount serves ‘true sports fans,’ CEO says
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish doesn't appear to be threatened by the upcoming sports streaming service led by three competitors......»»
Cutting-edge tracking technology proves Australian whale shark tourism leads the world
Using technology akin to a "fitbit" for sharks, a team of researchers has tagged and tracked whale sharks to study the effects of tourism at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia for the first time. In a resounding endorsement of local tourism practices.....»»
Counting rays: Aerial surveys reveal ample populations in southeast Florida
The whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) and the giant manta ray (Mobula birostris) are rapidly declining globally. Both species are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as endangered worldwide, and the giant manta.....»»
Strategic grazing could boost conservation of "near-threatened" sage-grouse
A multi-agency study, spearheaded by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, underscores the impacts of strategic cattle grazing, particularly.....»»