We rely on expert predictions to guide conservation, but even experts have biases and blind spots
When faced with uncertainty, we often look for predictions by experts: from election result forecasts, to the likely outcomes of medical treatment. In nature conservation, we turn to expert opinion to assess extinction risk, or predict the long-term.....»»
Frostpunk 2 preload guide: release date, file size, and preorder
Frostpunk 2 is on the way and promises a chillingly difficult city-building survival experience just like the first. Here's how you can get ready for release......»»
Safe-Hub: A new single nexus point for data, information and toolkits on pollinator conservation
In an effort to increase awareness and knowledge of wild pollinators and their societal values, the Safeguard project has launched the open-source platform Safeguard Knowledge Exchange Hub: Safe-Hub. The hub aims to facilitate pollinator data and kno.....»»
Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth?
Income and wealth inequality in the U.S. remain near all-time highs. Analysts say this disparity is a "major issue of our time." Experts have spotlighted deep policy failures fueling the problem and helpful economic fixes to alleviate the suffering......»»
Frostpunk 2 Chapter 5 guide: banish, reconcile, or enforce order?
Chapter 5 of Frostpunk 2 contains a very pivotal decision. Here's what you need to know if you're going to make the best choice......»»
Unraveling the conservation conundrum of China"s native Jacktree
The Jacktree (Sinojackia xylocarpa), native to China, is renowned for its unique spindle-shaped fruits and ornamental appeal. However, its survival is threatened by factors such as limited population size, fragmented habitats, and low germination rat.....»»
New analysis indicates UK hunting trophies law would cause more harm than good
Researchers led by the University of Oxford's Department of Biology and the Oxford Martin Program on Wildlife Trade have reported findings from a study into the UK's role in the international hunting trophy trade in the journal Conservation Science a.....»»
Max: price, movies, shows, and more for the HBO/Discovery combo
How much does the Max streaming platform cost, and what devices can it be streamed on? Our helpful Max guide answers both of those questions and more!.....»»
Joanna Stern made an AI bot that can answer all your iPhone 16 questions
Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal is an expert at coming up with clever and inventive new angles for her Apple product reviews. For this year’s iPhone 16 launch, Joanna tried something entirely new by creating “Joannabot,” which she descr.....»»
Pathologists identify plague in blind Idaho deer
Washington State University pathologists have confirmed a rare case of plague in a mule deer found blind and emaciated in Idaho......»»
Farming soybeans after soybeans, a rarity in Iowa, gets a closer look
In most of Iowa's fields, three out of every four acres, farmers rotate annually between planting corn and soybeans. Barely any fields see soybeans year after year, a practice discouraged by expert advice and practical experience......»»
Abortion Could Be Banned Nationwide If Trump Resurrects This Zombie Law
Using the Comstock Act to nationally ban abortion would defy modern public opinion and the law’s historical interpretation, experts say.....»»
‘Retirement is not a math problem,’ says one of retirement’s top math experts
‘Retirement is not a math problem,’ says one of retirement’s top math experts.....»»
Risk to jaguar habitat illuminates additional costs of drug war
Narco-trafficking activities threaten nearly 70% of Central American jaguar habitat, according to a new study led by The University of Alabama. The research is published in the journal Biological Conservation......»»
How to cancel your ESPN Plus subscription
If you're thinking about canceling ESPN Plus, our guide will make it easy no matter what platform you signed up on. Here's exactly what to do......»»
Frostpunk 2 beginner’s guide: 12 tips to help you survive the wasteland
If you're just starting your journey into the harsh world of Frostpunk 2, here are some tips to get you started......»»
UN experts censure Western support for Israel since Gaza war
UN experts censure Western support for Israel since Gaza war.....»»
Does the Apple iPhone 16 have MagSafe?
Does the iPhone 16 have MagSafe capabilities? Read this guide if you're in the market for Apple's latest iPhone model......»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.7 to iOS 17.6.1
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.6.1 from iOS 17.7. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. iOS 17.7 users can only.....»»
Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups
We now know why some blood is missing a key antigen—leading to the creation of a new blood-grouping system. Experts believe even more discoveries are on the way......»»
Urgent conservation efforts needed: Possible extirpation of the threatened Malagasy poison frog Mantella cowanii
New research highlights the precarious status of one of Madagascar's most threatened amphibians, the harlequin mantella (Mantella cowanii), revealing small population sizes and the possible extirpation of the species from several of its historic habi.....»»