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Third of land animal habitats could face multiple extreme climate events by 2085, study warns
2+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) Up to 36 per cent of animal habitats on land could be exposed to multiple extreme climate events by 2085, according to a new international study. A Simon Fraser University researcher was part of an international team that used climate impact modelling…...
How Technology is Enhancing Birdwatching in South Devon: Smart Feeders for Backyards and Holiday Homes
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (787+ words) South Devon stands as one of the finest birdwatching destinations in the United Kingdom. With its dramatic coastline, sheltered estuaries, rolling hills, and ancient woodlands, the region attracts thousands of bird enthusiasts every year. However, traditional birdwatching often demands early…...
New polar bear research gives insight into human-animal encounters
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (637+ words) The paper brings together different kinds of data, including the body condition of polar bears observed through remote cameras, the physical status and quality of sea ice, and human activity in nearby areas. Clark noted that the bears observed in…...
Bird poop powered the rise of the Chincha Kingdom, archaeologists find
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (683+ words) New archaeological evidence reveals that seabird guano " nutrient-rich bird droppings " was not only essential to boosting corn yields and supercharging agriculture in ancient Peru but may have been a driving force behind the rise of the'Chincha'Kingdom as one of the…...
Tests uncover unexpected humpback sensitivity to high-frequency noise
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) University of Queensland hearing tests conducted across kilometres of ocean off the Sunshine Coast show humpback whales react to higher frequency sounds than expected. Associate Professor Rebecca Dunlop from UQ's School of the Environment said the discovery has implications for…...
How influenza viruses enter our cells
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (447+ words) Cells actively help to capture and incorporate influenza viruses. Here, a cell is shown, with a virus in the centre of the image. Illustration by Emma Hyde / ETH Zurich Fever, aching limbs, and a runny nose " as winter returns, so…...