Aeroradiometric surveying is a geophysical method that measures natural or induced gamma radiation from rocks and soils using detectors mounted on aircraft, typically fixed-wing or helicopters, to map spatial variations in radioelement concentrations over large areas. High-sensitivity scintillation or semiconductor detectors record gamma-ray spectra in flight, which are corrected for altitude, aircraft background, cosmic and radon contributions, and then spectrally decomposed to estimate equivalent concentrations of potassium, uranium, and thorium. The method is widely used for geological mapping, mineral and uranium exploration, regolith and soil characterization, and environmental radiation assessments due to its high coverage efficiency and ability to detect subtle lithological and alteration contrasts.
A new tool to help scientists and reef managers consider the ecological risks of different coral reef interventions around the world has been developed by researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). ...
Ecology
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A new software tool, ovrlpy, improves quality control in spatial transcriptomics, a key technology in biomedical research. Developed by the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) in international collaboration, ovrlpy ...
Biotechnology
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At UC Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory, located at 6,894 feet above sea level near Donner Pass, researchers collect detailed measurements of the snowpack each day. There is still some snow on the ground to measure, ...
Earth Sciences
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An animal ecologist researching large marine animals such as whales and dolphins, Assistant Professor Iwata Takashi of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences has performed surveys in oceans across the world. By using a ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2026
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Every day, people and all other living organisms are potentially exposed to dozens or even hundreds of chemicals—from plastics and pesticides to cosmetics and cleaning agents. While each chemical may individually meet safety ...
Environment
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Thinning, the practice of removing some trees to promote the growth of others, is a common forestry management technique, but its effects on forest carbon dynamics vary greatly depending on the forest type.
Ecology
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In urban environments, competing hornet species coexist by specializing on different prey species. This finding was made possible by pioneering DNA analysis of hornet larvae's gut contents and shows that cities are fascinating ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 4, 2025
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Cultural burning is an Indigenous community-based practice where controlled fire is used to manage landscapes like forests. These work by reducing dried, flammable vegetation in a manageable way.
Earth Sciences
Aug 18, 2025
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Scientists have studied the predatory behavior of sharks in deep-sea ecosystems. This research provides insights into the behavior and distribution range of Pacific sleeper sharks. The research is published in the journal ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 3, 2025
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