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ForbesStudy Finds Drones Do Not Alter Whale Shark Behavior
Researchers at Murdoch University attached motion-sensing tags to 13 whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef to measure responses to drone flights at altitudes between 10 and 60 meters. The tags recorded swimming effort, tail beat frequency and diving patterns both with and without drones…
Science NewsStudies Show Heat and Drought Increase Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Soil Bacteria
Two new studies indicate that rising temperatures and drought conditions driven by climate change may enhance antibiotic resistance among soil microbes. Researchers observed higher resistance genes in warmed grassland soils and concentrated antibiotics in drier environments. Thes…
naturalnews.comLingering Snow Reduces Spring Wildfire Risk in Newfoundland and Labrador but Summer Remains Uncertain
Snow cover in Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to lower the risk of spring wildfires by maintaining soil moisture. Scientists state that predicting the summer wildfire season is difficult due to weather variability. Climate trends indicate warmer and drier conditions that co…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGenomic Study Indicates Human Reintroduction of Nutria to California After 1970s Eradication
A genomic study by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife links nutria found in Merced County in 2017 to a population in central Oregon, suggesting human reintroduction decades after the species was eradicated in the 1970s. Nutria, large semi-aquatic rodents native to Sou…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResearchers Develop Zn Catalyst for Closed-Loop Recycling of Polyester Waste
Scientists have introduced a coordinatively unsaturated zinc catalyst that enables sustainable recycling of polyester waste into reusable monomers. The method supports closed-loop processes to manage plastic pollution and promote resource circularity. The research appears in Natu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy Finds Benzene Levels in One in 10 Homes in UK, Italy and Netherlands from Gas Appliances
A study reported by New Scientist detected elevated benzene levels in 10 percent of tested homes in the UK, Italy and the Netherlands. The source of the benzene was slow leaks from gas hobs and ovens. The findings highlight potential indoor air quality risks associated with gas c…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBook by David George Haskell Examines Ecological Role of Flowers
A new book by biologist David George Haskell argues that flowers play significant roles in ecosystems beyond decoration. The work highlights their contributions to pollination, food production, and environmental health. New Scientist reviewer Michael Marshall finds the arguments…