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Jaguar swims over a kilometer, showing dams are not absolute barriers to large carnivores

Scientists in Brazil recently recorded evidence that a jaguar visited an isolated island in the reservoir area of the Serra da Mesa Hydroelectric Power Dam in northern Goiás State. The same jaguar had been identified […]

Research highlights how PFAS uptake differs among crops

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One way people ingest a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS is through consuming produce, dairy and meat products that have been exposed to contaminated soil and irrigation water. Some guidance is available on […]

Decoding a decade of grouper grunts unlocks spawning secrets and shifts

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More than a decade of acoustic recordings of grouper grunts are providing new insight into how sound can be used to monitor and manage vulnerable fish populations. The research by Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch […]

eDNA can help detect kelp-derived carbon on ocean floor

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New environmental DNA (eDNA) tools can accurately and inexpensively quantify kelp-derived biomass in sediments below commercial kelp farms, according to research published in PLOS One.This post was originally published on this site

Farm dams could cut emissions and boost wildlife if farmers get support

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A study has found most cattle farmers are willing to invest in enhancing their dams, including improving water quality, biodiversity and reducing emissions—if they receive fair government support.This post was originally published on this site

Secret spider societies reveal surprising brain differences

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Researchers peered inside the brains of huntsman and crab spiders using microCT scanners and found that while spiders’ brains don’t have to be bigger for them to live in groups, social spiders are wired for […]

California issues advisory on a parasitic fly whose maggots can infest living humans

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A parasitic fly whose maggots can infest living livestock, birds, pets and humans, could threaten California soon.This post was originally published on this site

Tiny creatures with big influence on coral reefs

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Coral reefs are renowned for their beauty as well as their diversity. But not many people know that most of the diversity found around coral reefs is completely hidden to the naked eye. Welcome to […]

Australian scientists grapple with ‘despicable’ butterfly heist

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Almost eight decades after Colin Wyatt stole and then vandalized thousands of precious Australian butterfly specimens, scientists are still untangling his web of deception.This post was originally published on this site

Oil rig study reveals vital role of tiny hoverflies

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A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.This post was originally published on this site

Is competition good for trade? Study explores how guilt and disappointment shape decision-making

Although most of their work is driven by numbers and equations, economists are inherently curious about the peculiarities of human behavior—especially when it comes to the forces that affect buying and selling. Caltech economist Marina [...]
Australia’s new food security strategy: What’s on the table, and what’s missing?

In 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This involves the government asking for public and expert advice on key issues to make better decisions.This post was originally published on this [...]
ESG ratings show limited financial impact in the Gulf, study indicates

Firms in the Gulf region are increasingly expected to align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Yet the link between ESG performance and financial outcomes remains ambiguous. A new study examines whether publicly listed [...]