Aotearoa New Zealand is a land of birds, from the smallest of wrens to the mightiest of moa. The ancestors of some species have been here for tens of millions of years, while others arrived only a few million years ago. Aotearoa New Zealand is a land of birds, from the smallest of wrens to the…
Urban sustainable development (USD) plans and policies cover a wide range of issues, such as biodiversity protection, transportation, or poverty reduction. Yet, it is unclear what the USD policy preferences of residents are. Urban sustainable development (USD) plans and policies cover a wide range of issues, such as biodiversity protection, transportation, or poverty reduction. Yet, it…
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research. Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new research. Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Our cells harness energy for essential functions such as division, wound healing, and our immune response to diseases including cancer. But until now, the mechanics of how that energy affects cell behavior—and how this relates to health outcomes—have remained elusive. Our cells harness energy for essential functions such as division, wound healing, and our immune response…
Domestic, family and sexual violence is rightly recognized as a national crisis. Domestic, family and sexual violence is rightly recognized as a national crisis. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
From 22 July to 19 August 2024, a team of researchers from the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) and the University of Trier investigated the remains of the late Republican city of Fregellae in present-day Italy to better understand the social and economic fabric of the region before and after its destruction in 125 BCE. From 22…
Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn’t played as big a role in many Americans’ lives. Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn’t played as big a role in many Americans’ lives. Social…
A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions. A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile…
Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country’s biggest cities, according to a new report co-authored by researchers from the University of Glasgow. Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country’s biggest…
Earth’s majestic “apex predators” are some of the most prolific hunters in the world. But which ones kill the most? Earth’s majestic “apex predators” are some of the most prolific hunters in the world. But which ones kill the most? Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories