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Harvard study shows reduced PFAS levels in North Atlantic pilot whales
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (440+ words) Studying PFAS levels in North Atlantic pilot whales addresses a long-standing challenge in detecting and measuring PFAS concentrations. While older, so-called legacy PFAS are well understood and easy to detect, newer generations of chemicals are harder to pinpoint. "With legacy…...
Protecting life on our planet: Earth observation for biodiversity and conservation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1012+ words) By harnessing data from satellites, airborne sensors, and ground-based systems, scientists and policymakers can monitor ecosystems at unprecedented scales and detail. From tracking wildlife habitats to assessing ocean health and protecting endangered species, Earth observation enables timely action based on…...
Talking dirty: Cost-effective soil property maps to empower the next generation of agricultural precision
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (667+ words) The ground is shifting under our feet. The Soil Observatory of the EU has found that 89% of agricultural soils in Europe are degraded. Industrial farming practices, including intensive use of mineral fertilisers and intensive tillage, have degraded soil health and…...
The importance of avian influenza vaccination for a sustainable future
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (494+ words) Avian influenza has become endemic worldwide, threatening poultry production, food security, and even posing a potential risk to human health. Animal health company Ceva Animal Health is convinced that vaccination offers a powerful tool to support global efforts. Vaccination not…...
Sea of possibilities: The underwater gardeners restoring marine forests
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (978+ words) Beneath the deep blue waters of Tenerife lies a dramatic marine forest shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions. Submerged lava tubes and jagged basalt formations create an underwater world unlike any other. This unique marine environment, located just off Spain's Canary…...
University of Exeter study highlights importance of Marine Protected Areas
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (357+ words) As part of the research, scientists tracked sea turtles, manta rays and seabirds " all of which travel far and wide to forage, breed and migrate " in the Chagos Archipelago Marine Protected Area in the Indian Ocean. In total, 95% of tracking…...
Understanding ecological restoration under global change through experiments
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) Anthropogenic global change has degraded the natural world to unprecedented levels, posing substantial threats to biodiversity, food security, water availability, health, and overall human well-being. In this context, ecological restoration has emerged as one fundamental strategy to stem the biodiversity…...