High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia’s approach to managing large mining projects is flawed. High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia’s approach to managing large mining projects is flawed. Environment Phys.org – latest science and…
Xylella fastidiosa, the deadly disease-causing bacterium that has already wiped out millions of plants of emblematic Mediterranean crops, like grapevines, olive-trees and almond-trees, by clogging their ducts and plant tissues, will get a boost from climate change in relevant wine-producing regions where the risk is low at present. Xylella fastidiosa, the deadly disease-causing bacterium that has…
In early May The Guardian reported on a survey that explored the thoughts and feelings of 380 climate scientists. It was not uplifting. The pull quotes tell a story of anguish. “Sometimes it is almost impossible not to feel hopeless and broken…Running away from it is impossible.” In early May The Guardian reported on a survey…
Studying the impact of the environment on animal evolution is no easy task, as most animals reproduce slowly and exhibit complex behaviors. However, microbiologists have an advantage: Bacteria reproduce rapidly, which makes them a much easier subject for studying evolution. Studying the impact of the environment on animal evolution is no easy task, as most animals…
In recent years, China recalled pandas from three out of four US zoos that had the bears, signalling diplomatic tensions between the two countries – but this year China has offered two new pairs of giant pandas In recent years, China recalled pandas from three out of four US zoos that had the bears, signalling diplomatic…
A study of the effects of mowing on a common weed has found that what doesn’t kill you can make you stronger. A study of the effects of mowing on a common weed has found that what doesn’t kill you can make you stronger. Plants & Animals Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
New findings from an Idaho State University paleontologist are answering some questions about Idaho’s State Dinosaur and raising a few more. New findings from an Idaho State University paleontologist are answering some questions about Idaho’s State Dinosaur and raising a few more. Paleontology & Fossils Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Black drivers in Chicago are significantly more likely than white drivers to be stopped by police regardless of where the drivers live or are going, according to a new study led by a Cornell city planning expert that maps the racial composition of roads by using mobile phone GPS data. The study confirms a racial…
Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light in the night sky, scientists have wondered whether it might have a secret twin. Now, thanks to a photographer’s keen eye, and data from ESA’s Swarm satellites, we may have found it. Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light…
Millions of people live near active volcanoes that are constantly monitored for signs of an impending eruption. When one occurs, scientists and governments rely on data to estimate the extent of the possible damage, informing evacuation plans and disaster response efforts. The nature of eruptions, unfortunately, means collecting data about them can sometimes be as…