Why is the eastern monarch butterfly disappearing?
Michigan State University ecologists led an international research partnership of professional and volunteer scientists to reveal new insights into what's driving the already-dwindling population of eastern monarch butterflies even lower......»»
Researchers report on recent drought in the eastern Hungarian plains
Intensive agricultural cultivation and the resulting changes in soil structure cause low humidity in the near-surface air during heat waves in really dry years. As a result, summer cold fronts roar across the Great Hungarian Plain without the usual t.....»»
"Black Summer" bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from tourism supply chains, finds study
A first-of-its-kind study of the 2019-2020 "Black Summer" bushfires in Australia has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8 billion in total output to its broader supply chains and almost 7,300 jobs disappearing n.....»»
How waves and mixing drive coastal upwelling systems
They are among the most productive and biodiverse areas of the world's oceans: coastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There, equatorward winds cause near-surface water to move away from the coast. T.....»»
Flying foxes pollinate forests and spread seeds: Here"s how we can make peace with our noisy neighbors
Flying foxes. Megabats. Fruit bats. Whatever name you choose, these fox-faced creatures are remarkable. Our four species help pollinate eucalyptus trees in eastern Australia, spread the seeds of rainforest trees, and make our summer skies spectacular.....»»
A peek into the cooking pot: Burnt food remains document 5,000-year-old food preparation
Researchers from the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 at Kiel University (CAU) have been able to prove, in the first archaeobotanical study of burnt food residues on the surface of ceramic vessels, how varied the meals prepared in Eastern Hol.....»»
Mouse study finds genetic variation determines the actions of gene regulatory factors
A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that genetic variation determines chromatin accessibility and the binding of transcription factors. Chromatin consists of DNA and proteins attached to it. The density of this packaging is re.....»»
Colorado secures next wolf supply source from tribes in another Pacific Northwest state
Native American tribes in eastern Washington will supply up to 15 wolves to Colorado next winter under a new agreement that marks a major step forward for the state's reintroduction efforts......»»
Seaweed is a billion-euro industry in Europe, but inclusive, sustainable transition approaches are marginalized
Interest in the seaweed industry is growing rapidly across Europe, and seaweed farming is viewed as a forerunner of a sustainability transition with widespread local benefits. However, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland questions if t.....»»
Don"t delay talking to girls about keeping safe online, says report
Research from Anglia Ruskin University's Policing Institute for the Eastern Region (PIER) shows that two-way communication, as well as careful monitoring, is the most effective way to prepare girls to handle online requests for indecent images......»»
Analyzing the extreme drought in eastern China in 2022 and its future risk
Eastern China was hit by an extreme drought in summer 2022 that caused severe economic and agricultural damage. The event has attracted a great deal of attention not only because of its severe intensity and huge social impacts but also because it is.....»»
An undercounted group of Arab American and Muslim voters may have outsized impact on 2024 presidential election
Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans......»»
Study finds Spanish butterflies are better at regulating their body temperature than their British cousins
Butterfly populations in Catalonia in northern Spain are better than their UK counterparts at regulating their body temperature by basking in the sunshine, but rising global temperatures due to climate change may put Spanish butterflies at greater ri.....»»
TwelveSouth Butterfly Charger review: Compact and convenient charging
The ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is a compact and stylish take on the idea of Apple's MagSafe Duo.The Duo was discontinued in late 2023 and has resulted in several alternatives in the past few months. The ButterFly is an example of this explorati.....»»
The chickadee in the snowbank: A "canary in the coal mine" for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains
Wet snow pelts my face and pulls against my skis as I climb above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada of eastern California, tugging a sled loaded with batteries, bolts, wire and 40 pounds of sunflower seeds critical to our mountain chickadee research......»»
Study of Mongolian Arc adds to mystery surrounding its purpose
A team of archaeologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, working with a colleague from the National University of Mongolia, has conducted a study of the 405-km wall system in eastern Mongolia known as the Mongolian Arc in order to le.....»»
Rising star Luxshare secures major stake in Pegatron"s iPhone factory
Apple supplier Luxshare is taking over an iPhone assembly factory from a rival manufacturer after buying a majority stake in the location.Tim Cook visiting a Luxshare factoryLuxshare is buying a 62.5% stake in Pegatron's Kunshan factory in eastern Ch.....»»
Apple TV+ has one key component to make excellent sci-fi -- money
A range of interviews with Apple TV+ creators reveal a common truth for the streamer, that money makes good sci-fi, and Apple has plenty of it.'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'Apple may not spend as much as its biggest rivals on streaming, like Disney an.....»»
This $130 iPhone charger is better than Apple’s official one
Twelve South's new ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is what Apple's own MagSafe Duo should have been......»»
How to watch EMU vs. South Alabama football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
The best live streaming services to watch South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan football in the 2023 68 Ventures Bowl without cable. Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:.....»»
Scientists reveal foodcrust archaeology through molecule excavation
A lipid and proteomic study of ancient carbonized material (foodcrust) on pottery from the Taihu Lake region of eastern China has revealed the presence of rice, seafood consumption, various pottery functions, as well as the southward spread and plant.....»»