Why are we still failing to stop deforestation?
Credit: Data from the Global Forest Watch While national and international efforts to reverse the trend of deforestation have multiplied ...
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Indigenous collaboration and leadership key to managing sea otter population recovery
Credit: Ilja Herb A new study highlights the need to engage Indigenous communities in managing sea otter population recovery to ...
Teleradiology enables social distancing during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Remote reading of imaging studies on home PACS workstations helps protect vulnerable staff and patients alike, while ensuring seamless interpretation ...
Tip of the iceberg: Existing racial inequalities in death from COVID-19 will soar
Credit: Florida Atlantic University As is the case with most fatal diseases, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is already taking a disproportionate ...
Scientists find a high hydrofluorocarbon emissions intensity in the Yangtze River Delta region
Credit: Bo Yao Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have been widely used as substitutes for ozone-depleting substances--for example, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). ...
A new look into the sources and impacts of greenhouse gases in China
Credit: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences China's implementation of a national carbon trading market to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions requires ...
Emissions from road construction could be halved using today’s technology
Credit: Skanska The construction sector accounts for a quarter of carbon dioxide emissions, in Sweden and globally. Researchers from Chalmers ...
AJR details COVID-19 infection control, radiographer protection in CT exam areas
Radiologists from Shanghai discuss modifying exam process and disinfecting exam room, while outlining personal protection measures during the coronavirus disease ...
Model of critical infrastructures reveals vulnerabilities
Credit: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that ...
Pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) x-ray, CT in review of new lung disorders
Distribution, lung zone preference, symmetry of abnormalities, and unique findings such as halo sign offer narrower differential diagnosis of COVID-19 ...
Which COVID-19 models should we use to make policy decisions?
A new process considers numerous models at once to reduce uncertainty and provide better tools for decision makersCredit: Shouli Li, ...
Leading European computing society releases statement on COVID contact tracing
Group calls for transparency, interoperability, privacy, and scrutinyCredit: Association for Computing Machinery Today, the ACM Europe Technology Policy Committee (Europe ...
People think robots are pretty incompetent and not funny, new study says
Credit: Georgia Tech / Ayanna Howard lab Dang robots are crummy at so many jobs, and they tell lousy jokes ...
How does nitrogen dynamics affect carbon and water budgets in China?
Credit: Jingjing Liang As an important part of biogeochemical cycling, the nitrogen cycle modulates terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage, water consumption, ...
Surf and turf: Green new deal should be a ‘teal new deal’
Incorporating the oceans into climate policy is essential, scientists say in a new paperCredit: Authors of the paper Debates around ...
Researchers model efforts to control coronavirus pandemic with new NSF RAPID award
Credit: KU News Service LAWRENCE -- A team of investigators at the University of Kansas and KU Biodiversity Institute and ...
Free use of Kudos Pro to help researchers keep communicating during pandemic disruption
Credit: Kudos Innovations Ltd For immediate release - Oxford, UK - May 1st, 2020 - Kudos, the award-winning service for ...
New report: Advancing the 2030 Agenda in African cities through knowledge co-production
Investment in transdisciplinary research and training for future generations of African scientists is crucial to advancing sustainable development in African ...
Survey: Most Americans want government commitment to reduce inequality
New national survey shows a majority of Americans want the federal government to reduce inequality amid the Covid-19 economic crisis. ...
Urban slums are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19. Here’s how to help.
Report provides eight urgent recommendations for reducing the impact of COVID-19 on people living in povertyCredit: Photo by Jason Corburn ...