University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia’s most endangered species.
Airborne DNA Tech Transforms Endangered Wildlife Monitoring
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Novel Computational Method Could Prove a Game-Changer in Tracking Down River Polluters
Recent months have seen national outcry over water companies allowing sewage pollution in rivers to breach acceptable limits.
New Global Database of Dams and Reservoirs Could Transform Water Management
A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.
Arctic and Antarctic Sea Ice Approached Historic Lows
Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on September 11, 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
High Pollution Levels Linked to Westward Spread of European Forest Plants
There is a common belief that species are generally moving northwards, due to climate change, with some forced out of hotter southern Europe and others suited to warm conditions now able to establish in previously cooler northern regions.
Genetic Tweaks can Make Oats More Nutritious, Increase Shelf Life
A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.
