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Environment Mar 14, 2024

New method predicts harvest location to reveal illegal timber exports

A new method of timber analysis developed by researchers from the University of Gothenburg can confidently identify the location in which the tree was harvested. The method has been developed with the aim of combating illegal ...

Other Mar 13, 2024

'Hybrid' US sheep breeder used endangered genetic material, faces jail

A US man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches faces jail time after pleading guilty to wildlife crimes on Tuesday.

Social Sciences Mar 4, 2024

Viewing of child sexual abuse material is often preceded by habitual consumption of adult pornography: Report

Viewing of child sexual abuse material, CSAM, is often preceded by habitual consumption of adult pornography, according to findings from a project conducted in collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Protect ...

Earth Sciences Feb 28, 2024

The importance of critical minerals should not condone their extraction at all costs, says researcher

Global warming is real and climate change is worsening day-by-day with raging forest fires, unseasonably warm winters and flooding disasters taking place across Canada. Meanwhile, the carbon-zero transition required to move ...

Ecology Feb 23, 2024

How advanced genetic testing can be used to combat the illegal timber trade

According to Interpol, the organization dedicated to facilitating international police cooperation, between 15% and 30% of the world's traded timber comes from illegal sources. This is an estimated annual value of US$51–152 ...

Environment Feb 13, 2024

Researchers investigate how lost ropes and fishing lines are handled by the Norwegian commercial fishing industry

Lost fishing lines and ropes are a growing problem. As a leading fishing nation, Norway, with its long coastline and fish-rich waters, is particularly vulnerable to marine litter. A new study from NTNU shows that only a third ...

Plants & Animals Feb 12, 2024

Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, UN report says

Nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, according to a new United Nations report released Monday.

Ecology Feb 7, 2024

The number of monarch butterflies at their Mexico wintering sites has plummeted this year

The number of monarch butterflies at their wintering areas in Mexico dropped by 59% this year to the second lowest level since record keeping began, experts said Wednesday, blaming heat, drought and loss of habitat.

Environment Jan 15, 2024

Wine, liquor bottles can now be redeemed at California recycling centers

It may be Dry January for some, but a newly expanded recycling program could make it rain for Californians with empty wine and liquor bottles.

Archaeology Jan 12, 2024

Researchers study unusual late-Roman metalware hoard discovered in the British Isles

Researchers report on one of the most unusual late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles. Although the Knaresborough Hoard was discovered about 1864, there has never been any detailed analysis of the items ...

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