The Northern Bald Ibis, or the Waldrapp, once soared over North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and much of Europe. They were hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century. While breeding and rewilding efforts have been successful, the birds no longer knew the route to migrate for the winter. The Waldrappteam acts as foster parents…
A monument in southern Spain that dates to between 3600 and 3800 BC appears to have been built with an understanding of geology and physics A monument in southern Spain that dates to between 3600 and 3800 BC appears to have been built with an understanding of geology and physics New Scientist – News
The soils of northern forests are key reservoirs that help keep the carbon dioxide that trees inhale and use for photosynthesis from making it back into the atmosphere. But a unique experiment led by Peter Reich of the University of Michigan is showing that, on a warming planet, more carbon is escaping the soil than…
For Earth-size planets and planets more massive than 6 times the mass of Earth, the majority of water resides deep in the cores of planets. The post Super-Earths and Sub-Neptunes Contain Much More Water than Previously Thought appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. For Earth-size planets and planets more massive than 6 times the mass of…
A survey revealed similarities between these two altered states of consciousness. A survey revealed similarities between these two altered states of consciousness. Psychedelic and Hallucinogenic Drugs, Research, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide), Neuroscience (Journal), Psilocybin Mushrooms NYT > Science
Considering regulation for the space industry now could prevent the proliferation of colonial practices later. Considering regulation for the space industry now could prevent the proliferation of colonial practices later. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in products such as non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing due to their water and grease-resistant properties. However, their persistence in the environment has led to widespread contamination and significant health concerns, including links to cancer and immune system disorders. PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in products such as non-stick…
A new report from the Children’s Commissioner for England has found that 457 strip searches of children by police took place between July 2022 and June 2023. The report shows that Black children were four times more likely, when compared to national population figures, to be strip-searched. A new report from the Children’s Commissioner for England…
A new report from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) sheds light on the intersection of sexual harassment, exploitative work conditions and racial discrimination experienced by migrant and refugee women in workplaces across the country. A new report from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) sheds light on the intersection of sexual…
To address the needs of the agricultural monitoring community, IIASA scientists fused two of the latest high-quality, high-resolution, remotely sensed cropland products to produce an improved cropland map for early warning and food security assessments. To address the needs of the agricultural monitoring community, IIASA scientists fused two of the latest high-quality, high-resolution, remotely sensed cropland…
