Unveiling the sacred Wiradjuri carved trees
In a landmark collaboration between Wiradjuri people, NSW State government and archaeologists, new research has revealed the deep-time hidden story of Wiradjuri carved trees (marara) and burials (dhabuganha) in Southeast Australia......»»
Research shows advisability of replanting conifer forests sooner rather than later after wildfires
Warmer and drier climate conditions in western U.S. forests are making it less likely that trees can regenerate after wildfires. Scientists at The University of New Mexico are experimenting and learning about reforestation and the challenges presente.....»»
Ancient desert mega-structures were planned using carved maps to scale
"This calls for the representation of space in a way not seen at this time." Enlarge There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special.....»»
The mighty coast redwoods are born to change. But can they evolve fast enough to survive climate warming?
Coast redwoods—enormous, spectacular trees, some reaching nearly 400 feet, the tallest plants on the planet—thrive mostly in a narrow strip of land in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into No.....»»
New research shows the Cerne Abbas Giant was a muster station for King Alfred"s armies
New research from the University of Oxford concludes that the Cerne Abbas Giant was originally carved as an image of Hercules to mark a muster station for West Saxon armies. The figure was later reinterpreted by the monks of Cerne Abbas as their loca.....»»
Everything leaving Netflix in January 2024
La La Land, Uncharted, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, are leaving Netflix at the end of January 2024. Catch them while you can!.....»»
2023 Apple year in review: iPhone 15, 15-inch MacBook Air, Vision Pro unveiling, and more
Benjamin and Chance look back on the year in Apple news, assessing the state of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of Apple’s product lineup in light of the 2023 releases, and what is rumored to come in 2024. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is a.....»»
As tree species face decline, "assisted migration" gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called "assisted migration.".....»»
Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents
As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems, electronic health records, and telemedicine, the industry becomes a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The consequences of a cybersecurity bre.....»»
Live Christmas trees affect indoor air chemistry, researchers find
Every holiday season, Americans buy nearly 30 million live Christmas trees. Many families enjoy not only having a live tree inside their homes but also smelling the fresh fragrance it creates. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic c.....»»
Extreme heat represents a new threat to trees and plants in the Pacific Northwest
From June 25 to July 2, 2021, the Pacific Northwest experienced a record-breaking heat wave that sent the normally temperate region into Death Valley-like extremes that took a heavy toll on trees as well as people......»»
Unveiling the role of autophagy in metabolism and growth for tomato fruit development
Autophagy, a eukaryotic mechanism for breaking down cellular components, is a vital process in lytic organelles such as vacuoles in yeast and plants, and lysosomes in animals. Research has predominantly focused on the model plant Arabidopsis, reveali.....»»
Meet Ecuador"s two newest tarantula species, just discovered and already facing imminent threats
In the depths of Ecuador's wilderness, scientists have unveiled the presence of two new tarantula species. Researchers of Universidad San Francisco de Quito found them on trees on the slopes of the Andes in the western part of the country......»»
Study finds pandas are more socially active than previously thought
Pandas, long portrayed as solitary beasts, do hang with family and friends—and they're big users of social media. Scent-marking trees serve as a panda version of Facebook......»»
Image: Ice flows on Mars
On Aug. 18, 2023, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured ridged lines carved onto Mars' landscape by the gradual movement of ice. While surface ice deposits are mostly limited to Mars' polar caps, these patterns appear in many non-polar Marti.....»»
Apple tree conversion to narrow walls via hedging, root pruning
Fruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into the canopy, thereby enhancing fruit quality and flower bud development. Most modern apple orchards consist of high-density plantings, and they must be.....»»
Myrtle rust is devastating Australian forests: New high-tech spray holds out hope for native trees
Around a decade ago, an invasive fungal disease called myrtle rust reached Australia and began to spread like a plague through certain plants. The disease affects plants of the Myrtaceae family, which includes eucalypts, paperbarks and lilly pillies,.....»»
Forest fragmentation is changing the shape of Amazonian trees, finds study
Due to clear-cutting, the area of undisturbed rainforests is decreasing. At the edges of deforested areas, temperatures rise, and there is more light. Trees are able to adapt to changes in their living conditions and environment, but how does environ.....»»
Bats declined as Britain felled trees for colonial shipbuilding, says new study
Bat numbers declined as Britain's trees were felled for shipbuilding in the early colonial period, new research shows. The work is published in the Journal of Applied Ecology......»»
Scientist show trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists just discovered that globally, trees growing in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. That means if your tree hails from a more humid clime, it's likely been spo.....»»
A volcano on Hawaii"s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
Shane Palacat-Nelsen's voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii......»»