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Tag: Nature
SMART and MIT develop nanosensors for real-time plant health monitoring
New nanobionic approach allows scientists to study the communication within plants, providing valuable insights to improve crop yields
Turned-down temperatures boost crops’ penchant for production
URBANA, Ill. – Drought and heat put stress on plants and reduce grain yield. For some farmers, irrigation is the answer. Many of us assume the practice boosts crop yields by delivering soil water, but it turns out irrigation’s cooling…
First study on the health conditions of adults one month into COVID-19 lockdown
Early evidence of people’s health conditions after one-month of lockdown in China
Vermont has conserved one third of the land needed for an ecologically functional future
New study points to successes and gaps in the state’s landscape-level conservation design
Under extreme heat and drought, trees hardly benefit from an increased CO2 level
Studies of Aleppo Pines reveal: The increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere does not compensate the negative effect of climate change
Worldwide urban expansion causing problems
The report says that since 1970, large areas of land have been urbanized, and this strains quality of life in every region
Data-based optimization of energy systems
KIT’s startup greenventory offers data and software for utilities, grid operators, cities, and districts – presentation at Hannover Messe 2020
What motivates sales of pollinator-friendly plants?
Not all information is equal
Why do farmers care about conservation?
Long-term farm success depends on sustainable practices.
Coal exit benefits outweigh its costs
Coal combustion is not only the single most important source of CO 2 , accounting for more than a third of global emissions, but also a major contributor to detrimental effects on public health and biodiversity. Yet, globally phasing out…
Impact of a second Dust Bowl would be felt worldwide
Catastrophic shock to US agriculture would deplete reserves, including those of other countries
New study: National monuments can boost the economy in the American West
RFF researchers demonstrate positive economic impacts of national monuments
Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 per cent of the population, research shows
Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’, according to new research. In a study published…
One of Darwin’s evolution theories finally proved by Cambridge researcher
Scientists have proved one of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution for the first time – nearly 140 years after his death. Laura van Holstein, a PhD student in Biological Anthropology at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, and lead author…
Aerial insect trap network describes life in the skies
URBANA, Ill. – Like most invasive species, when the soybean aphid arrived in the Midwest in 2000, it brought none of its natural enemies along for the ride. So, naturally, finding itself in the soybean capital of the world, the…
Covid-19: Lack of research capacity risks future pandemics
Leading scientists call for substantial investment in wildlife health research
NUS study reveals positive connection between nature experiences and happiness globally
An AI analysis of photographs posted on social media revealed a positive association between nature and happiness globally
Palm oil must be made more sustainable while replacements are made scalable, Bath engineers warn
Study shows near-term efforts should focus on reducing impact of existing process, as alternatives are some way off being commercially viable
Amazon rainforest could be gone within a lifetime
Large ecosystems, such as the Amazon rainforest, will collapse and disappear alarmingly quickly, once a crucial tipping point is reached, according to calculations based on real-world data. Writing in Nature Communications (10.1038/s41467-020-15029-x), researchers from Bangor University, Southampton University and The…
Climate change at Mount Rainier to increase ‘mismatch’ between visitors, wildflowers
Spring is coming, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, longer days and renewed life. For residents of the Pacific Northwest, one of the most idyllic scenes of this renewed life is the wildflowers that light up Mount…
Fisherwomen contribute tonnes of fish, billions of dollars to global fisheries
Women’s fishing activities around the world amount to an estimated 3 million tonnes of marine fish and other seafood per year, contributing significantly to food and livelihood security in all regions of the world. However, these contributions often go unnoticed.…
Fisherwomen contribute tonnes of fish, billions of dollars to global fisheries
Women’s fishing activities around the world amount to an estimated 3 million tonnes of marine fish and other seafood per year, contributing significantly to food and livelihood security in all regions of the world. However, these contributions often go unnoticed.…
Putting a price on the protective power of wetlands
In coastal communities prone to hurricanes and tropical storms, people typically turn to engineered solutions for protection: levees, sea walls and the like. But a natural buffer in the form of wetlands may be the more cost-effective solution, according to…
Putting a price on the protective power of wetlands
In coastal communities prone to hurricanes and tropical storms, people typically turn to engineered solutions for protection: levees, sea walls and the like. But a natural buffer in the form of wetlands may be the more cost-effective solution, according to…
New study reveals the secret of magmatic rocks consisting of only one mineral
Geologists from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa, have come up with an original explanation of how nature may produce an intriguing class of magmatic rocks that are made up of only one type of mineral
New study reveals the secret of magmatic rocks consisting of only one mineral
Geologists from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa, have come up with an original explanation of how nature may produce an intriguing class of magmatic rocks that are made up of only one type of mineral
How pest management strategies affect the bottom line
The economics of pest control
Discovering what makes durian stink
First evidence of rare amino acid in plants
Roadmap to a win-win against invasive weeds
Combining big data with citizen science provide answers to problems with terrestrial invasive species.
Big data helps farmers adapt to climate variability
EAST LANSING, Mich. – A new Michigan State University study shines a light on how big data and digital technologies can help farmers better adapt to threats — both present and future — from a changing climate. The study, published…
Roadmap to a win-win against invasive weeds
Combining big data with citizen science provide answers to problems with terrestrial invasive species.
Big data helps farmers adapt to climate variability
EAST LANSING, Mich. – A new Michigan State University study shines a light on how big data and digital technologies can help farmers better adapt to threats — both present and future — from a changing climate. The study, published…
Eat or be eaten
Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands
Eat or be eaten
Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands
Study Highlights New Strategies For Helping Children Process Negative Emotions
A recent study of indigenous people in southern Chile challenges Western assumptions about children’s emotional capabilities and highlights the value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions.
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation announces prize for humanity
1 million Euros to tackle climate crisis
New test identifies poisonous mushrooms
ALBANY, CALIFORNIA, February 19, 2020–A simple, portable test that can detect the deadliest of the mushroom poisons in minutes has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. Eating toxic mushrooms causes more than 100 deaths a…
Improving innovation: Assessing the environmental impacts of emerging technology
Although many new technologies offer the promise to improve human welfare, they can also produce unintended environmental consequences. And while applying the principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) early in technology development can provide important insights about how to avoid…
New test identifies poisonous mushrooms
ALBANY, CALIFORNIA, February 19, 2020–A simple, portable test that can detect the deadliest of the mushroom poisons in minutes has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. Eating toxic mushrooms causes more than 100 deaths a…
Improving innovation: Assessing the environmental impacts of emerging technology
Although many new technologies offer the promise to improve human welfare, they can also produce unintended environmental consequences. And while applying the principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) early in technology development can provide important insights about how to avoid…
Earthquakes disrupt sperm whales’ ability to find food, study finds
Otago scientists studying sperm whales off the coast of Kaik?ura have discovered earthquakes affect their ability to find food for at least a year. The University of Otago-led research is the first to examine the impact of a large earthquake…
What are alluvial soils?
Unique soils provide many beneficial values to society.
Research reveals how ski tourism operators can protect profits despite climate change
New study proposes methodology for identifying effective hedging strategies based on weather derivatives.
Mother Nature: reshaping modern play spaces for children’s health
A world first review of the importance of nature play could transform children’s play spaces, supporting investment in city and urban parks, while also delivering important opportunities for children’s physical, social and emotional development.
Getting a Leg Up on Love: Spiders Offer Limb for Mating Survival
Male tufted golden orb weaver spiders pull out all the stops when trying to court a female, including offering up their own legs to their potential mates for the sake of love. A recent Inside Science article outlines this unique mating technique, which involves a bit of cannibalism in order win over a lady friend.
70% of Americans rarely discuss the environmental impact of their food
But more consumers are eating plant-based foods
70% of Americans rarely discuss the environmental impact of their food
But more consumers are eating plant-based foods
Climate-driven farming ‘frontiers’ pose major environmental risks
Global warming will making farming possible in regions important for biodiversity and carbon storage
Study: One-third of plant and animal species could be gone in 50 years
University of Arizona researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate the loss of plant and animal species by 2070