(Phys.org)—Jason Wright, an astronomy professor at Penn State, has uploaded a paper to the arXiv preprint sever that addresses the issue of whether we have looked hard enough for extinct alien life—particularly intelligent ...
Plans to link offshore island refuge to mainland would spell disaster for the world's rarest snake and other threatened species.
Ecology
Apr 12, 2017
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Marine litter is a threat to the marine ecosystem, human health and economic activities. A new report by the Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) sheds light on the many effects of litter in our oceans, and highlights the ...
Environment
Mar 17, 2017
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A Japanese zoo has culled 57 native snow monkeys by lethal injection after finding that they carried genes of an "invasive alien species", officials said Tuesday.
Plants & Animals
Feb 21, 2017
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The number of alien species is increasing globally, and does not show any sign of saturation, finds an international team involving UCL researchers.
Ecology
Feb 15, 2017
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We often hear that complex environmental problems need to be communicated better – that scientists need to tell 'arresting stories' before governments and the public will act. But arresting stories can also be profoundly ...
Ecology
Feb 9, 2017
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Contaminated soil frequently arrives at the borders through transported items, and is widely recognised as a vector for non-native species, potentially threatening the local agriculture, horticulture and natural ecosystems. ...
Environment
Jan 5, 2017
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In the "Star Wars" universe, ice, ocean and desert planets burst from the darkness as your ship drops out of light speed. But these worlds might be more than just science fiction.
Astronomy
Dec 16, 2016
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Scientists have developed a new optical chip for a telescope that enables astronomers to have a clear view of alien planets that may support life.
Astronomy
Dec 6, 2016
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Scientists believe a new battlefront is opening in science denialism and this time the target is the science of invasive alien species and the fight to protect some of the world's rarest species and most unique ecosystems.
Ecology
Nov 24, 2016
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