UMD awarded U.S. Department of State grant to expand education abroad
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland School of Public Health, together with Bowie State University, is expanding its study abroad options for marginalized faculty...
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A conservation market could incentivize global ocean protection
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — The countries of the world agreed: Our planet needs more protection from human activity. And with the globe facing an assortment...
Modifying genomes of tardigrades to unravel their secrets
Some species of tardigrades are highly and unusually resilient to various extreme conditions fatal to most other forms of life. The genetic basis for these...
Scientists unravel drivers of the global Zinc cycle in our oceans, with implications for a changing climate
The important role of the Southern Ocean in global biological processes and the carbon cycle has been confirmed anew by a study published in Science...
Customised thermal radiation
When a piece of metal is made to glow, its colour depends solely on its temperature. The material, the geometry, the structure of its surface...
Giant deep-sea vent tubeworm symbionts use two carbon fixation pathways to grow at record speeds
In the deep-sea environment of the East Pacific Rise, where sunlight does not penetrate and the surroundings are known for their extreme temperatures, skull-crushing pressures,...
Research finds dolphins with elevated mercury levels in Florida and Georgia
In a study with potential implications for the oceans and human health, scientists reported elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast, with the...
Wealthy Kiwis driving up transport emissions, study finds
The well off are contributing more than their fair share of greenhouse gas emissions from transport in New Zealand, driving more frequently and over longer...
Advances in techniques used to identify sharks and rays have not prevented trade and increase in extinction risk
The most advanced molecular techniques contribute significantly to the identification of endangered sharks, rays and skates, collectively known as elasmobranchs, and are therefore fundamental to...
Antipsychotic medications don’t just stop working below the neck
PITTSBURGH, June 13, 2024 – New University of Pittsburgh research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely prescribed...
Land management and climate change affect ecosystems’ ability to provide multiple services simultaneously
Credit: Julia Siebert Journal Nature Communications DOI 10.1038/s41467-024-48830-z Method of Research Experimental study Subject of Research Not applicable Article Title Sustainable land management enhances ecological...
New study: Outdoor recreation noise affects wildlife behavior and habitat use
FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 13, 2024 — We may go to the woods seeking peace and quiet, but are we taking our noise with us?...
Kids First DRC launches enhanced data portal to strengthen collaborative pediatric research
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) announces the release of an upgraded Kids First Data Resource Portal, designed to streamline...
Australian solar panel recycling tech on show in Spain
Australian researchers are developing solutions to recycle solar panels and recover strategic metals including silver and copper.Credit: RMIT Australian researchers are developing solutions to recycle...
JMIR Aging announces new theme issue on digital ageism
(Toronto, June 13, 2024) JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “Addressing Digital Ageism in the Modern Era” in its premier open...
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