Mediterranean sharks continue to decline despite conservation progress
New research has found more than 200 measures to protect sharks and rays across the 22 coastal states of the Mediterranean region. However, while elasmobranchs have made it onto many policy agendas,...
View ArticleNearly 30,000 wild species identified in US trade data
International research has found almost 30,000 wild species have been traded in the United States, according to data captured by US wildlife trade monitoring organization Law Enforcement Manage...
View ArticleReforms urged to improve global wildlife trade regulation
This week, the world's governments are meeting in Geneva for the 78th meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora....
View ArticleStudy suggests drunk witnesses are less likely to remember a suspect's face
Researchers have tested whether intoxicated people can be reliable witnesses when it comes to identifying a suspect's face after a crime is committed.
View ArticleNew AI-powered tool could enhance traumatic brain injury investigations in...
A team of researchers has developed an advanced physics-based AI-driven tool to aid the forensic investigation of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
View ArticleGrowing consumption of the American eel may lead to it being critically...
To investigate the prevalence and consumption of endangered eels, a research team examined 327 individual eel products purchased across 86 retailers throughout Singapore. The team discovered prevalence...
View ArticleConservation efforts analysis reveals which actions are most helpful for...
Targeted conservation actions are essential to prevent wildlife extinctions, but more efforts are needed to fully recover biodiversity, according to a new study.
View ArticleExisting international law can help secure peace and security in outer space
World leaders should look to existing international law on the use of force to address the threat of space becoming ever more militarized, a new study shows.
View ArticleEarly education impacts teenage behavior
Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences in the...
View ArticleResearchers introduce a brand-new method to detect gunshot residue at the...
Crime scene investigation may soon become significantly more accurate and efficient thanks to a new method for detecting gunshot residues. Researchers have developed the technique that converts lead...
View ArticleWhat if Mother Earth could sue for mistreatment?
The study highlights the transformative potential of the Rights of Nature, which views nature as a rights-bearing entity, not merely an object of regulation and subjugation by extractive industries....
View ArticleCannabis study: Legalization reduces problematic consumption, particularly...
Researchers are investigating how the legal supply of cannabis affects consumption and mental health among participants. In a first academic publication, the study team has now reported on the direct...
View ArticleNearly five million seized seahorses just 'tip of the iceberg' in global...
Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, according to a new study that warns the scale of the trade is far larger than...
View ArticleEvaluating food safety control strategies for produce industry
Leafy greens can become contaminated with pathogenic E. coli or other bacteria through splashes of soil or contaminated irrigation water in the field, or through processing and handling. Growers and...
View ArticleBias in AI amplifies our own biases, researchers show
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, a new study finds.
View ArticleExpanding the agenda for more just genomics
A special report outlines opportunities to enhance justice in genomics, toward a world in which genomic medicine promotes health equity, protects privacy, and respects the rights and values of...
View ArticleToo many men or too few women? New study finds how the gender gap is framed...
Recognizing that news coverage may have influence in forming attitudes and in driving action, a team of psychology researchers examined whether reframing this gender gap in terms of 'men's...
View ArticleStudy reveals rising interest in permanent contraception after Roe v. Wade...
A new study has found a significant increase in the number of U.S. young adults seeking permanent contraception, specifically tubal sterilization and vasectomy, following the Supreme Court's June 2022...
View ArticleSynthetic chemicals and chemical products require a new regulatory and legal...
Nations must better safeguard health and reduce childhood diseases linked to exposures to toxic chemicals, according to researchers. Governments need to test and regulate chemicals and chemical...
View ArticleStates struggle to curb food waste despite policies
Current state policies aren't enough to curb food waste. Study shows states are falling short of the reduction goals set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
View ArticleEcologists reveal key genetic insights for the conservation of iconic...
Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two iconic cockatoo species: the Sulphur-crested cockatoos and the critically endangered Yellow-crested cockatoos --...
View ArticleFloating solar panels could support US energy goals
Federal reservoirs could help meet the country's solar energy needs, according to a new study. Geospatial scientists and senior legal and regulatory analyst quantified exactly how much energy could be...
View ArticleReducing teens' psychological stress could save billions for U.S. budget,...
A new study suggests that boosting adolescent mental health is linked with long-term economic benefits. In contrast to similar findings from prior studies, these estimated relationships could be...
View ArticleEcologists uncover significant ecological impact of hybrid grouper release...
Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice often linked to religious 'mercy release' rituals....
View ArticleBotanic Gardens must team up to save wild plants from extinction
The world's botanic gardens must pull together to protect global plant biodiversity in the face of the extinction crisis, amid restrictions on wild-collecting, say researchers.
View ArticleLandmark genetic study: Fresh shoots of hope on the tree of life
In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that...
View ArticleTigers in the neighborhood: How India makes room for both tigers and people
In India, tigers haven't just survived they're making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? According to a...
View Article'Marine Prosperity Areas' represent a new hope in conservation
An international team of researchers introduces a promising new initiative in marine conservation, dubbed 'Marine Prosperity Areas.' This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting marine life --...
View ArticleRestoring wildlife habitats in wealthy nations could drive extinctions in...
Researchers call on the international community to recognize and start tackling the 'biodiversity leak'.
View ArticleWho gets the lion's share? Ecologists highlight disparities in global...
The extensive loss of biodiversity represents one of the major crises of our time, threatening not only entire ecosystems but also our current and future livelihoods. As scientists realize the...
View ArticleTax sugar and salt in food to improve health?
Introducing a new salt levy is another proposal put forward in a comprehensive set of recommended regulations for the food sector.
View ArticleKansas, Missouri farmers avoid discussing climate change regardless of...
Researchers conducted interviews with farmers in Missouri and Kansas about their thoughts on climate change. Even though they are on the front lines of the topic, the farmers reported they avoid...
View ArticleCommon phrases, not fancy words, make you sound more fluent in a foreign...
Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more...
View ArticleWildfire recovery: What victims say they need most
Wildfire victims have a range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a new study.
View ArticleCaspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals, coastal communities and industry
Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research has found.
View ArticleScientific path to recouping the costs of climate change
A new study lays out a scientific framework for holding individual fossil fuel companies liable for the costs of climate change by tracing specific damages back to their emissions. The researchers use...
View ArticlePaying fishers to release endangered catches can aid conservation, but only...
A new study has revealed that an incentive program increased live releases of endangered species caught as bycatch. However, unexpectedly, the overall positive impact was reduced by some vessels...
View ArticleAwkward. Humans are still better than AI at reading the room
Humans are better than current AI models at interpreting social interactions and understanding social dynamics in moving scenes. Researchers believe this is because AI neural networks were inspired by...
View ArticleDangerous synthetic opioids and animal sedatives found in wastewater
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veterinary sedative in Australia's wastewater system, providing a vital early warning tool to public health authorities.
View ArticleExposure to extreme heat and cold temperature is leading to additional...
Urgent action must be taken to reduce the ever-rising number of people killed by extreme temperatures in India, say the authors of a new 19-year study which found that 20,000 people died from...
View ArticleGroundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope...
Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby...
View ArticleWhy people reject new rules -- but only until they take effect
From seatbelt laws to new speed limits -- many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the new rules come into force. Researchers also identified the...
View ArticleStudies point to redlining as a 'perfect storm' for breast cancer
New research indicates that while the residential segregation policy was outlawed decades ago, it still impacts women's health today.
View ArticleNew study shows AI can predict child malnutrition, support prevention efforts
A multidisciplinary team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict acute child malnutrition in Kenya up to six months in advance. The tool offers governments...
View Article3D printers leave hidden 'fingerprints' that reveal part origins
A new artificial intelligence system pinpoints the origin of 3D printed parts down to the specific machine that made them. The technology could allow manufacturers to monitor their suppliers and manage...
View ArticleManaging surrogate species, providing a conservation umbrella for more species
A new study shows that monitoring and managing select bird species can provide benefits for other species within specific regions.
View ArticleAmphibian road mortality drops by over 80% with wildlife underpasses, study...
A new study shows that wildlife underpass tunnels dramatically reduce deaths of frog, salamanders, and other amphibians migrating across roads.
View ArticleDNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses -- even drugs
Environmental DNA from the air, captured with simple air filters, can track everything from illegal drugs to the wildlife it was originally designed to study.
View ArticleClean energy, dirty secrets: Inside the corruption plaguing california’s...
California s solar energy boom is often hailed as a green success story but a new study reveals a murkier reality beneath the sunlit panels. Researchers uncover seven distinct forms of corruption...
View ArticleNew test unmasks illegal elephant ivory disguised as mammoth
Poachers are using a sneaky loophole to bypass the international ivory trade ban—by passing off illegal elephant ivory as legal mammoth ivory. Since the two types look deceptively similar, law...
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