Wetland methane cycling increased during ancient global warming event
Wetlands are the dominant natural source of atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas which is second only to carbon dioxide in its importance to climate change. Anthropogenic climate change is expected to enhance methane emissions from wetlands,.....»»
Will climate change turn the Arctic green?
The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth......»»
City sprawl is now large enough to sway global warming over land
Just how much heat does city sprawl add to large-scale warming? That's one longstanding question researchers sought to answer in a new study recently published in the journal One Earth......»»
Ars Live Recap: Is SpaceX a launch company or a satellite communications company?
"They're the largest satellite operator in the world." Produced by Michael Toriello and Billy Keenly. Click here for transcript. Last week, during our inaugural Ars Live event, Quilty Space director of research Caleb Henry joined Ar.....»»
Entro Security raises $18 million to scale its global operations
Entro Security announced it has closed an $18 million Series A round, led by Dell Technologies Capital with the participation of seed investors Hyperwise Ventures and StageOne Ventures, as well as angel investors such as Rakesh Loonkar and Mickey Boo.....»»
Researchers report on effectiveness of violence against women campaigns during sports events
In a paper published in the journal Event Management, researchers have investigated the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and its One Million Stars to End Violence (OMSTEV) campaign to see how effective such a campaign was when connected to a major.....»»
Study reveals huge increase in global economic cost of invasive mosquitoes and diseases they transmit
An international study led by scientists from IRD, CNRS and MNHN reveals the massive increase in the global economic cost of the invasive Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, vectors of dengue fever, chikugunya and the Zika virus, over the.....»»
250-million-year-old fossil seen anew with modern technology
Details of an ancient cousin of modern-day mammals are being revealed for the first time. Hi-tech scanning of an ancient fossil, which was captured in sandstone around 252–254 million years ago, is giving experts valuable insight into the animal's.....»»
Global study discovers natural hazards threaten over 3,000 species
Most of us are aware that climate change is altering our world. But it can also make certain natural disasters, like hurricanes, more likely in places where susceptible species reside......»»
Tanzania fertilizer use increased after intervention, but changes were not sustained, study shows
Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa tend to use very small amounts of fertilizer, limiting their crop productivity. A 2016 intervention in Tanzania increased farmers' fertilizer use and their crop yields. However, a follow-up study from an inte.....»»
Ancient remedies for modern woes: Traditional Chinese medicine and the fight against African swine fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a grave threat to the swine industry, with the virus causing severe economic and agricultural disruptions since its emergence in China in 2018. The disease, transmitted by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), has beco.....»»
Researchers identify potential caterpillar fungus for the production of bioactive compounds
Ophiocordyceps sinensis, known for its extensive use in traditional Asian medicine, grows in high-altitude regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This rare and expensive fungus has generated increasing global demand, leading to the need for artificial.....»»
"Meaty rice"? South Korean professor aims to change global protein
In a small laboratory in Seoul, a team of South Korean scientists are injecting cultured beef cells into individual grains of rice, in a process they hope could revolutionize how the world eats......»»
AI’s impact on data privacy remains unclear
In this Help Net Security round-up, experts discuss the importance of embracing AI while implementing protective measures against threats, global AI adoption, consumer perceptions, and behaviors regarding data privacy. Complete videos Tracy Reinhold,.....»»
Malicious emails trick consumers into false election contributions
Major regional and global events – such as military exercises, political or economic summits, political conventions, and elections – drove cyber threat activities, according to Trellix. “The last six months have been unprecedented – a sta.....»»
Secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA
After analyzing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá......»»
Polar bears could vanish from Canada"s Hudson Bay if temperatures rise 2C
An international team of scientists said Thursday that polar bears faced local extinction in Canada's Hudson Bay by mid-century if global warming exceeds limits set under the Paris climate accords......»»
How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding.....»»
Nitrous oxide emissions surge in climate threat: Study
Global emissions of nitrous oxide—a potent greenhouse gas—are outpacing expectations and putting climate change goals in peril, a major study published on Wednesday found......»»
Ex-Volvo Cars Americas chief Anders Gustafsson"s second act: Revive Polestar"s North America business
Gregor Hembrough, who launched Polestar's North America business in the midst of the pandemic, will leaves for a global sales role with the automaker......»»
Chevrolet elevates Tony Roma to lead Corvette development
Tony Roma, chief engineer of the electric Cadillac Celestiq ultraluxury sedan, will take over July 1 as executive chief engineer for GM's new global Corvette and performance cars team, succeeding the retiring Tadge Juechter......»»