Conservation policies risk damaging global biodiversity, researchers argue
"Green" farming policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss, two leading academics have warned.
Ecology
Jun 21, 2023
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University of Exeter
When is migration successful adaptation to climate change?
A new study by an international team from Africa, Asia and Europe has put forward three criteria for evaluating the success of migration as adaptation in the face of climate change: well-being, equity and sustainability.
Environment
Jun 16, 2023
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Report: A network of channels tried to saturate YouTube with pro-Bolsonaro content during 2022 Brazil election
Experts have identified coordinated efforts to saturate YouTube's recommender algorithm, flooding users with pro- Bolsonaro content during the 2022 Brazil election.
Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2023
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Light pollution confuses a color-changing coastal woodlouse, new research shows
The sea slater is an inch-long woodlouse that lives around the high-tide line and is common in the UK and Europe. Sea slaters forage at night and can change color to blend in and conceal themselves from predators.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2023
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Failings of California's Cap and Trade Program revealed in new analysis
California's Cap and Trade Program does not achieve its twin goal of reducing carbon emissions while allowing for economic growth, according to a pioneering new study.
Environment
Jun 13, 2023
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Evolution driving improvements in racehorse speed, study shows
A new study by experts from the University of Exeter has found that genetic improvement is underlying the increasing speed of Britain's thoroughbreds. This contrasts with earlier studies that suggested racehorses were showing ...
Evolution
May 30, 2023
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Silent zoo tours can generate new perspectives on animals, study suggests
Visiting zoos in silence can generate a range of novel experiences, helping people to connect to animals in a more intimate way and giving visits more gravitas, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
May 30, 2023
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New study challenges common perceptions of Victorian register office weddings
Register office weddings were more popular with older couples rather than runaway teenagers when introduced by the Victorians, new analysis shows.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2023
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Defense lawyers face challenges accessing and reviewing digital evidence, study shows
Defense lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
May 26, 2023
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Gene editing tool could help reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance
A new tool that could help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance is showing early promise, through exploiting a bacterial immune system as a gene editing tool.
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2023
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