Cities provide important connections to nature as well as habitat for many species, according to new research in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2023
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Changes in peregrine falcon diets during COVID-19 lockdowns highlight the impact of human behavior on urban predators. The findings are from a new study published in the British Ecological Society journal, People and Nature.
Ecology
Feb 27, 2023
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It was once regarded as a miracle chemical to protect against disease and improve global food production. The man who discovered its properties even won a Nobel Prize for medicine. But today, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 5, 2022
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With climate change, plastic pollution and a potential sixth mass extinction, humanity has made some incredible messes in the world.
Environment
Apr 21, 2022
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A peregrine falcon whose longtime mate died this week amid the breeding season appears to have found a new partner to help her hatch two eggs.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2022
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Extremely acute vision and the ability to rapidly process different visual impressions—these two factors are crucial when a peregrine falcon bears down on its prey at a speed that easily matches that of a Formula 1 racing ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 20, 2019
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Digital innovations have the potential to bring people closer to nature, to help ensure there is the necessary strong public support for conservation measures. Author Professor Les Firbank, from the University of Leeds' School ...
Environment
Nov 22, 2019
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The number of bald eagles that successfully nested in Vermont and raised young set a modern-day record this year, advancing the state's years long effort to restore the bird, according to state biologists.
Ecology
Oct 12, 2017
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Scientists at BAE Systems and City, University of London have revealed how research work on how falcons fly is inspiring new technologies for aircraft that could contribute to their safety in the air, aerodynamics and fuel ...
Engineering
Mar 23, 2017
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A rare falcon egg stolen from its nest in Chile to be trafficked to Dubai for tens of thousands of dollars survived and hatched a chick, but three others failed to make it.
Plants & Animals
Jan 28, 2016
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