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Urdup>New research shows that conservation efforts in the Atlantic Ocean may be working for one of the most popular — and endangered — species that ends up in the global shark fin trade. Diego Cardeñosa — an FIU postdoctoral researcher…
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Science paper links root endodermis and microbiota in mineral balance
Valéria Custódio, ITQB NOVA PhD Student and GREEN-IT member, is a co-author of the paper, which offers new insight on the importance of the relationship between microbiota and root endodermis.
Science of sandcastles is clarified, finally
Science of building sandcastles mysteriously explained for 150 years by the ‘Kelvin equation’ is finally understood by a Manchester team led by graphene pioneer Andre Geim
Honey bees use animal feces as a defense against giant hornet attacks
Research from Wellesley College professor Heather Mattila shows that bees use animal dung to prevent giant hornets from attacking colonies, a behavior documented by scientists for the first time
SMART researchers design portable device for fast detection of plant stress
Raman leaf-clip sensor would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximise crop yield in a sustainable way
Coral recovery during a prolonged heatwave offers new hope
University of Victoria biologists have discovered how some corals managed to survive a globally unprecedented heatwave, in a first-ever study that provides new hope for the long-term survival of coral reefs in the face of climate change. “The devastating effects…
Java’s protective mangroves smothered by plastic waste
The mangrove forests on Java’s north coast are slowly suffocating in plastic waste. The plastic problem in northeast Asia is huge and a growing threat to the region’s mangroves; a natural alley against coastal erosion. Based on fieldwork published in…
Holiday Gifts That Give Back to Birds and Nature
There’s been a huge bump in the number of people connecting with birds and nature as people stuck close to home during this past year, and the trend is continuing. The perfect gift for new—and veteran—birdwatchers is the gift of knowledge. There’s so much to learn about birds! Below are holiday gift ideas that are meaningful and environmentally friendly—and your purchase supports the nonprofit conservation work at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Oil & gas industry commits to new framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions
Governments, UN, civil society, companies collaborate on robust new tracking and disclosure system
Shocks to seafood
Research shows that typical seafood distribution in the United States dropped steeply at the start of the global pandemic
What does East Germany’s rise and fall have to do with pigs? A lot, actually
The communist state’s approach to industrial pig farming foreshadowed its demise, a University of Rochester historian argues
A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire survey completed by 3,000 adults in in Tokyo, Japan, quantified the…
Seafood mislabeling is having negative impacts on the marine environment
Media outlets, governments, academics, and NGOs are increasingly recognizing and documenting seafood fraud. Policies are being designed and revamped in an attempt to reduce seafood mislabeling. And, more and more groups are testing products for mislabeling. Despite the increased attention,…
People in developing countries eat less bushmeat as they migrate from rural to urban areas
PRINCETON, N.J.– People around the world, especially in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and South America, consume wild game, or bushmeat, whether out of necessity, as a matter of taste preference, or, in the case of particularly desirable wildlife species,…
Columbia researchers team with global firm to enhance hurricane risk scenarios
Models will enable insurers to analyze implications of catastrophic events
Measuring the true cost of conservation
Environmental conservation expert discusses how new research will play a key role in promoting a greener future
Sustainable tourism—or a selfie? Ecotourism’s fans may be in it for the ’gram
A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia suggests ecotourism’s altruistic attractions may be overshadowed by another benefit: photos for social media.
Trees set sixth-graders up for success
URBANA, Ill. – The transition to middle school is undeniably tough for many sixth-graders, even in the best of times. Mounting academic demands, along with changes in peer dynamics and the onset of puberty, result in a predictable and sometimes…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Stress Reduction Benefits of Exercise and Being Outdoors Following Election
New Brunswick, N.J. (Nov. 6, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Brandon L. Alderman is available for interviews on how being outdoors and exercise can reduce stress following the 2020 election and during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Time spent outdoors and…
Nature-inspired solutions to sustainably increase crop yield
The 5-year 8M € project GAIN4CROPS aims to improve photosynthetic efficiency of the oil crop sunflower using nature-inspired solutions and innovative breeding techniques.
Study Finds 1.7 Million New Yorkers Have Been infected with SARS-Cov-2 and Virus was in NYC Earlier than Reported
The virus that causes COVID-19 was present in New York City long before the city’s first case of the disease was confirmed on March 1
Healthy oil from wild olives
Protecting the natural heritage and promoting local cultivation
Birdwatching from afar: amazing new AI-enabled camera system to target specific behaviors
A research team from Osaka University has developed an innovative new animal-borne data-collection system that, guided by artificial intelligence (AI), has led to the witnessing of previously unreported foraging behaviors in seabirds.
Silk road contains genomic resources for improving apples
Researchers have assembled full genomes for domesticated apple and two of its wild progenitors, giving plant breeders detailed information for improving the quality, yield and resilience of the crop
Urban mobility: Together or against each other
In the new ‘Cape Reviso’ project, researchers of KIT determine how cyclists and pedestrians feel when they meet in traffic
Birdwatching from afar: amazing new AI-enabled camera system to target specific behaviors
Researchers from Osaka University have developed an innovative camera system assisted by artificial intelligence to help observe previously unreported behaviors in wild animals
Prize for ‘clean earth technologies’
National science prize for polymers made from waste
Surprised researchers: Number of leopards in northern China on the rise
Leopards are fascinating animals. In addition to being sublime hunters that will eat nearly anything and can survive in varied habitats from forests to deserts, they are able to withstand temperatures ranging from minus 40 degrees Celsius during winter to…
From sea to shining sea: new survey reveals state-level opinions on climate change
A new report analyzing state-level opinions on climate change finds the majority of Americans believe in and want action on climate change–but factors like state politics and local climate play important roles.
Stanford researchers reveal US corn crop’s growing sensitivity to drought
Like a baseball slugger whose home run totals rise despite missing more curveballs each season, the U.S. Corn Belt’s prodigious output conceals a growing vulnerability. A new Stanford study reveals that while yields have increased overall – likely due to…
Land management in forest and grasslands: How much can we intensify?
A first assessment of the effects of land management on the links between biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services
Tackling Alarming Decline in Nature Requires ‘Safety Net’ of Multiple, Ambitious Goals, Researchers Say
A “safety net” made up of multiple ambitious and interlinked goals is needed to tackle nature’s alarming decline, according to an international team of researchers analyzing the new goals for biodiversity being drafted by the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Tackling alarming decline in nature requires ‘safety net’ of multiple, ambitious goals
WASHINGTON (Oct. 22, 2020)–A “safety net” made up of multiple ambitious and interlinked goals is needed to tackle nature’s alarming decline, according to an international team of researchers analyzing the new goals for biodiversity being drafted by the UN’s Convention…
Nursery automation focus of new effort led by UTIA
Project team includes research and extension faculty from six institutions
SwRI researchers evaluate impact of wastewater systems on Edwards Aquifer
Study supports City of San Antonio’s aquifer protection efforts
Plugging in: Survey examines American perceptions of — and resistance to — electric vehicles
The latest installment of the Climate Insights 2020 report series finds that resistance to purchasing electric vehicles derives from a variety of sources — and those reasons differ among some demographics
Cheaters don’t always win: species that work together do better
Extinction may be prevented by diverse communities of mutually beneficial species
Echo from the past makes rice paddies a good home for wetland plants
Geography before human land use impacts how well plant species are retained
Laser technology measures biomass in world’s largest trees
Laser technology has been used to measure the volume and biomass of giant Californian redwood trees for the first time, records a new study by UCL researchers. The technique, published in Scientific Reports , offers unprecedented insights into the 3D…
The climate crisis, democracy and governance
New Springer book by an informed EU insider presents a toolbox to ensure that climate policies are receiving the needed social support of civil society, an absolute precondition for these policies to be truly effective
Fraction of money earmarked for COVID-19 recovery could boost climate efforts
Global stimulus plans for economic recovery after the pandemic could easily cover climate-friendly policies, suggests new study. Governments worldwide are planning stimulus packages to boost the economy following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, more than $12…
Wolves attached – Adult wolves miss their human handler in separation similar to dogs
Adult, intensively socialised wolves form individualized social bonds with their human handlers
Restoring 30% of the world’s ecosystems in priority areas could stave off more than 70% of projected extinctions and absorb nearly half of the carbon built up in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution
As world focuses on dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, landmark report is the first of its kind to pinpoint the ecosystems that should be restored for the biggest climate and biodiversity benefits-at the lowest cost
Before the US general election, evidence of agreement –and division– on climate issues
Just one month before an election in which climate change may be a key issue, new survey results show that climate change may be less politically polarizing than many might expect.
Before the US general election, evidence of agreement — and division — on climate issues
A new survey finds that while partisan divides persist on certain issues, the majority of Americans want action on climate change and believe unchecked warming will be a serious problem.
Scientists release previously unseen footage showing environmental impacts of pot fishing
The global pot fishing industry could be having a greater impact on corals, sponges and other species found on the seabed than previously thought, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Plymouth (UK) attached video cameras to pots…
University of Guam part of international effort to understand cycad pollinators
Researchers say cycad conservation plans must consider mutualistic relationships
The unending waste management challenge – are we at our wits’ end?
Waste management would need a radical change. It could be achieved through the application of knowledge management tools and approaches in the waste management.
Most Nations Failing to Protect Nature in COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Plans
The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to reset the global economy and reverse decades of ecosystem and species losses, but most countries are failing to invest in nature-related economic reforms or investments, according to a Rutgers-led paper.
Professor Simon Pollard awarded OBE for services to the environment
Cranfield University Professor awarded OBE for services to environmental risk management