Credit: Unsplash. If the (30 by 30) initiative, which has garnered support from over 100 countries, achieves its goals, approximately 30% of both land and ocean ecosystems will be designated as protected areas by 2030. These areas are intended to preserve biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by...
A European robin (Erithacus rubecula) singing in Gennevilliers, France. Credit: Alexis Lours/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY When the COVID pandemic began, it was an international crisis for humans-- but as humans took shelter, reports of wildlife reclaiming what were once human-dominated spaces abounded. But biologists are noticing the patterns were not repeated around the world. Last year, a research...
Credit: Depositphotos The potential threat of plastic pollution to human health remains uncertain, but the recent discovery that we are unknowingly consuming tiny plastic fragments in our water is causing widespread concern. To prevent microplastics and nanoplastics from infiltrating our bodies and brains, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe...
The Finder TW2 can capture the cosmos in 48-megapixel photos or 4K video, with AI onboard to help keep things sharpBeaverlab Stargazing can be both complex and costly, but Beaverlab aims to simplify and reduce the expense with the Finder TW2, a user-friendly telescope that claims to be the world’s first AI-powered planetary camera. Beaverlab, known...
Two lion siblings have set a new record for long-distance swimming, crossing a dangerous river filled with crocodiles and hippos in a quest to find female mates. The nighttime swim across the Kazinga Channel in Uganda was captured by an H20T thermal camera mounted on a DJI Matrice 300 drone.
Credit: DwarfLab The arrival of smart digital telescopes has revolutionized stargazing, allowing enthusiasts to capture and share celestial wonders with ease. Additionally, weighing less than 3 lbs, the Dwarf III stands out as one of the most portable options. Its lightweight, book-like design and compact dimensions (222 x 142 x 65 mm) make it easy...
Credit: Depositphotos By directing some attention from space to Earth, NASA aids ecologists in safeguarding endangered species such as tigers and elephants using its advanced satellites. Currently, habitat loss poses the greatest threat to global species. As human populations surge, we transform more wilderness and consume increasing resources, making large species like tigers and elephants particularly...
Credit: Canvas Bats are incredible creatures with unique biological traits that enable them to survive and thrive in ways that seem almost impossible. From their rapid heart rates during flight to their remarkable longevity, bats defy many expectations of mammalian biology. Understanding these traits could offer insights into extending human health and lifespan. Bats in Flight When...
An aerial view of the rust-colored Kutuk River in Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. Thawing permafrost is exposing minerals to weathering, increasing the acidity of the water, which releases metals like iron, zinc and copper For the first time, a large team of North American scientists has mapped Alaska's 'rusting' rivers and...
The finding of cattle rock drawings in the Sahara Desert suggests that, indeed, the area was once lush and verdant. (Cooper et al.). The discovery of rare rock art depicting cattle in the Sahara Desert implies past lushness with abundant resources for diverse animal life. The Eastern Desert of Sudan, known as the "Atbai," hosts nomadic...
