Wanted: Photos of frogs being fed on by flies (for frog conservation)
UNSW Science and the Australian Museum want your photos of frogs, specifically those being bitten by flies, for a new (and inventive) technique to detect and protect our threatened frog species......»»
"Wing spreading" adaptation in fruit flies offers insights into female courtship behavior
In the game of evolution, key behavioral adaptations that confer fitness in survival and reproduction, paying tremendous dividends for an individual's progeny, may seemingly arise from thin air—so much so, even familiar species like the humble frui.....»»
Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change
Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources......»»
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control
Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»
Steven Seagal, 72, Is Unrecognizable in New Photos After Leaving Hollywood
Steven Seagal, 72, Is Unrecognizable in New Photos After Leaving Hollywood.....»»
Pixel phones are getting an actual weather app in 2024, with a bit of AI
Pixel 6 and newer can try out an app that has AI summaries, but no frog. Google's stated mission is to "organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and u.....»»
AI method captures ecotourism photos to monitor remote animal species
A team of computer scientists, ecologists and statisticians at Stony Brook University, working with a colleague from the U.S. Geological Survey, has found that it is possible to use AI applications to find images captured by ecotourists for use in st.....»»
One in Three Tree Species Is at Risk of Extinction
A review of 47,282 tree species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found that more than one third are at risk of extinction.....»»
Hedgehogs are now officially in dramatic decline in Europe, researchers warn
The European hedgehog—a valued and charming visitor to gardens—is now officially in decline all over Europe. In today's update of their red list for Europe, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is therefore categorizing t.....»»
Study introduces novel conservation law that operates down to the subcycle level during strong-field ionization
The conservation law is a fundamental tool that significantly aids our quest to understand the world, playing a crucial role across various scientific disciplines. Particularly in strong-field physics, these laws enhance our comprehension of atomic a.....»»
Indonesia study evaluates potential of alternative measures for biodiversity conservation
At COP16 in Calí, Colombia, member states are currently discussing how the global nature agreement adopted in Montreal in 2022 can be implemented. The goals include protecting 30% of the world's land and sea areas by 2030......»»
Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation
Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»
From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits
Nature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that peopl.....»»
Here’s your first look at Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir
New set photos of Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir have been revealed. See the Oscar-winner for the first time in full costume......»»
Alienware early Black Friday deals: Save up to $600 on RTX 4090 configuration
If you've always wanted an Alienware gaming PC, there's a lot of great Black Friday deals from Dell you can take advantage of......»»
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say.....»»
iOS 18.1 now available with Apple Intelligence features, more
After three months of beta testing, iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features is now available to everyone. This update includes features like Writing Tools, Clean Up in the Photos app, notification summaries, and much more. more….....»»
Ukraine"s surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they"ll be well fed
Ukraine"s surrender hotline is tempting North Koreans to desert, promising they"ll be well fed.....»»
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say.....»»
It’s about to lot easier to share spatial photos and videos for Vision Pro
Last month, Apple announced that support for it would be adding support for spatial photos and spatial videos to Safari. In a new interview with PetaPixel, Apple confirmed that this feature is on track to arrive this year. more….....»»
Woman left with second-degree burns, scarring after common beauty procedure: ‘I wanted to feel confident’
Woman left with second-degree burns, scarring after common beauty procedure: ‘I wanted to feel confident’.....»»