Archive for December 2021
Robots help scientists study climate change in the Arctic
Advanced machines conduct conventional labor tasks, minimizing injuries and increasing efficiency.
Giant clams face new threats, but we can buy them time
Despite its size and fame, the giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is in trouble.
Farmers worldwide can help save beleaguered insects
People working in agriculture can serve a key role in science-based conservation efforts, a team of researchers stresses.
We’ve been hunting animals into extinction for 1.5 million years
Israeli scientists wanted to answer a question: What caused the disappearance of the larger animals from prehistoric human diets over time?
Virtual meetings have power to lower carbon emissions
The COVID-19 pandemic advanced the trend in virtual conferences. There's evidence for keeping them to reduce the climate impacts.
Net-zero aviation is no mere flight of fancy
Photo: Pixabay/Lars_Nissen As international air travel rebounds after COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically – and with it, scrutiny of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and in 2018 reached one billion