Search results for Nature

Plants & Animals 18 hours ago

New 'destructive fishing' definition to kickstart fresh era in fishing policy

Many policies and international frameworks—including the UN Sustainable Development Goals—recognize the need to end destructive fishing practices to conserve marine resources, protect the ocean and ensure peace and prosperity ...

Ecology 18 hours ago

Marine protected areas safeguard more than ecology—they bring economic benefits to fisheries and tourism

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been used as a conservation measure for decades, but critics continue to argue that evidence of their economic benefits is weak, particularly with regard to fisheries.

Quantum Physics 18 hours ago

Quantum computing just got hotter: One degree above absolute zero

For decades, the pursuit of quantum computing has struggled with the need for extremely low temperatures, mere fractions of a degree above absolute zero (0 Kelvin or –273.15°C). That's because the quantum phenomena that ...

Social Sciences 18 hours ago

Olympics not likely to swallow up skateboarding's subversive nature into its corporate spectacle, researchers say

The subversive nature of skateboarding is not likely to be affected by its continuing place in the corporate world of the Olympics, experts have predicted.

Condensed Matter 19 hours ago

From Earth to Mars: Transporting spin information at the speed of light

Scientists have used electrical pulses to manipulate magnetic information into a polarized light signal, a discovery that could revolutionize long-distance optical telecommunications, including between Earth and Mars.

Plants & Animals 19 hours ago

When inequality is more than 'skin-deep': Social status leaves traces in the epigenome of spotted hyenas in Tanzania

In mammals, social behavior and social status can substantially influence the survival, reproductive performance, and health of individuals. However, it is not yet fully understood how the translation of social and environmental ...

Environment 19 hours ago

Study reveals Pacific Islanders used fire to shape landscapes

Hawaiʻi is not the only Pacific island where wildfire is a concern. Using fire histories, vegetation and soil maps, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa wildfire expert Clay Trauernicht led new research that examined the relationships ...

Materials Science 19 hours ago

Storing electrons from hydrogen for clean chemical reactions

Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a hydrogen energy carrier to address some of the biggest hurdles in the path toward a sustainable hydrogen economy. As explained in a paper published in JACS Au, this novel ...

Education 20 hours ago

How can schools make sure gifted students get the help they need?

Earlier this month, the New South Wales government announced it would roll out programs for gifted students in every public school in the state.

Earth Sciences 20 hours ago

More than half of Colorado River's water used to irrigate crops, assessment shows

Irrigation for agriculture uses more than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow, reports a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. This finding is part of a new comprehensive assessment of how ...

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