(Phys.org) —In a world first study, researchers have developed a way for governments to balance the needs of society and industry with those of endangered wildlife and environments.
Ecology
Mar 26, 2013
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The vast majority of the Earth's estimated 13 million species are still unknown and to describe them all would take up to 2,000 years, according to a leading Brazilian scientist.
Ecology
Feb 26, 2013
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Mathematical analysis based on numbers and numerical estimates is widely used in decision making everywhere from public administration and business to environmental conservation. Methods for decision analysis evaluate different ...
Mathematics
Jan 24, 2013
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Australian farmers and scientists working together have developed a world-first approach to restoring native landscapes on a large scale and measuring their recovery.
Ecology
Jan 8, 2013
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In 2012, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 137 new relatives to our family tree, enriching our understanding of the complex web of life on Earth and strengthening our ability to make informed conservation ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 7, 2012
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(Phys.org)—If you've eaten fish, gone for a boat ride or even taken a drink from the tap, you know clean water is a valuable commodity. But just how valuable? That's always been a tough question for policy makers to answer ...
Environment
Nov 12, 2012
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Analysis of texture differences in satellite images may be an effective way to monitor changes in vegetation, soil and water patterns over time, with potential implications for measuring biodiversity as well, according to ...
Ecology
Oct 24, 2012
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In the battle for survival, the impact of climate change may tip the balance against Australia's dwindling urban frog populations.
Ecology
Oct 10, 2012
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Leading Australian environmental scientists have helped to establish the first global list of threatened ecosystems at an international conservation summit.
Ecology
Sep 17, 2012
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Marine conservationists from the Wildlife Conservation Society working with other coral reef experts have identified heat-tolerant coral species living in locations with continuous background temperature variability as those ...
Environment
Aug 30, 2012
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