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Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
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Berkeley Talks transcript: Climate grief: Embracing loss as a catalyst for regeneration
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Environment - Agronomy / Food Science - 02.06.2023 
Analysis: Europe has lost over half a billion birds in 40 years. What is the single biggest cause?
Professor Richard Gregory (UCL Biosciences) explains that pesticides and fertilisers are the single biggest cause of birds shocking decline across Europe and suggests how best to respond, writing in The Conversation. A trickle of studies warning that the enormous variety of living things on Earth is diminishing has turned into a flood.
Life Sciences - Environment - 02.06.2023 
Trove of genetic data yields insights into primates’ evolution
An unprecedented dataset containing the genetic information of 233 species promises to improve our understanding of primates- evolutionary biology. A new dataset of genetic information collected from 233 primate species, the largest and most complete of its kind, promises to yield insights into primates- evolutionary biology and how genetics influences their behavior, says Yale biological anthropologist Eduardo Fernandez-Duque.
Environment - Innovation - 01.06.2023 
Swiss energy system could be independent and carbon-neutral by 2050
Researchers from EPFL and HES-SO Valais have modeled the Swiss energy system under the hypothetical constraints of carbon neutrality and energy independence by 2050. The results show that these two constraints could be met while reducing energy system costs by about 30% compared to 2020. A carbon-neutral and independent Swiss energy system in 2050 is theoretically achievable using the currently untapped local renewable energy resources.
Environment - Earth Sciences - 31.05.2023 
Droughts increasingly reduce CO2 uptake in the tropics
Researchers have found that droughts and land water variability have had increasing effect on the carbon cycle in the tropics over the last sixty years. Most climate models fail to capture this observation. This could mean that terrestrial ecosystems could absorb less CO2 than expected in their role as carbon sinks in the future.
Environment - 31.05.2023
Environment - 31.05.2023 
Abandoning land transforms nature
Research team including Göttingen University shows impact on biodiversity of abandoned land The past 50 years have seen an increased exodus of populations from rural to urban areas and more than half the world's population now lives in or around a city. This proportion is likely to rise to around 70% by 2050, leading to a rise in the number of abandoned fields, pastures, mines, factories, and even entire villages.
Environment - 31.05.2023
Environment - 31.05.2023
Environment - Life Sciences - 31.05.2023
Environment - 30.05.2023
Environment - Computer Science - 30.05.2023
Environment - 29.05.2023 
How forest fragmentation affects birds depends on their wings
How easily birds can fly between suitable areas strongly determines whether a particular species can survive habitat fragmentation. A new study shows why tropical birds are likely to be more vulnerable to forest fragmentation, and suggests conservation policies need to take into account the role of climate in determining the ability of animals to move across fragmented landscapes.
Environment - 26.05.2023
Environment - Life Sciences - 25.05.2023 
Tree islands bring biodiversity to oil palm plantations
Göttingen University CRC publishes results of long-running experiment Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by an experiment, which has been running for over ten years in Indonesia as part of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) "EFForTS" at the University of Göttingen.
Environment - Earth Sciences - 25.05.2023 
River erosion drives fish biodiversity in the Appalachians
A new study provides evidence that river water eroding layers of metamorphic rock is a driver of freshwater fish biodiversity in the Appalachian Mountains. The gradual erosion of layers of rock by rivers flowing through the Appalachian Mountains generates biodiversity of freshwater fish species, suggests a new Yale-led study that offers insight into the causes of species richness in the ancient mountain range.
Health - Environment - 24.05.2023 
Consistent link between the seaside and better health
15-country study confirms that people living near or visiting the seaside enjoy better health Seaside residents and holidaymakers have felt it for centuries, but scientists have only recently started to investigate possible health benefits of the coast.
Life Sciences - Environment - 24.05.2023
Environment - 24.05.2023 
New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues
Mice are tricked to think there is no point digging for seeds A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss. The technique, developed by scientists at the University of Sydney, could be a game-changer in the management of crop loss to mice plague.
Environment - Economics - 24.05.2023
Astronomy / Space Science - Environment - 23.05.2023
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Professor Richard Gregory (UCL Biosciences) explains that pesticides and fertilisers are the single biggest cause of birds shocking decline across Europe and suggests how best to respond, writing in The Conversation. A trickle of studies warning that the enormous variety of living things on Earth is diminishing has turned into a flood.
An unprecedented dataset containing the genetic information of 233 species promises to improve our understanding of primates- evolutionary biology. A new dataset of genetic information collected from 233 primate species, the largest and most complete of its kind, promises to yield insights into primates- evolutionary biology and how genetics influences their behavior, says Yale biological anthropologist Eduardo Fernandez-Duque.
Researchers from EPFL and HES-SO Valais have modeled the Swiss energy system under the hypothetical constraints of carbon neutrality and energy independence by 2050. The results show that these two constraints could be met while reducing energy system costs by about 30% compared to 2020. A carbon-neutral and independent Swiss energy system in 2050 is theoretically achievable using the currently untapped local renewable energy resources.
Researchers have found that droughts and land water variability have had increasing effect on the carbon cycle in the tropics over the last sixty years. Most climate models fail to capture this observation. This could mean that terrestrial ecosystems could absorb less CO2 than expected in their role as carbon sinks in the future.
Four ways to advance equity and justice goals in climate action planning
May 31, 2023 New paper offers urban governance actors guidance to prioritize citizens that are most vulnerable to climate change Municipal climate action plans often identify equity and justice as goals, but engagement with these concepts is mostly rhetorical. A new study from the University of Waterloo details how planners can bridge the gap and challenge the current state of climate change and social inequity.
May 31, 2023 New paper offers urban governance actors guidance to prioritize citizens that are most vulnerable to climate change Municipal climate action plans often identify equity and justice as goals, but engagement with these concepts is mostly rhetorical. A new study from the University of Waterloo details how planners can bridge the gap and challenge the current state of climate change and social inequity.
Research team including Göttingen University shows impact on biodiversity of abandoned land The past 50 years have seen an increased exodus of populations from rural to urban areas and more than half the world's population now lives in or around a city. This proportion is likely to rise to around 70% by 2050, leading to a rise in the number of abandoned fields, pastures, mines, factories, and even entire villages.
The fascinating vultures are back
Not so long ago, seeing a griffon vulture in Switzerland was an extraordinary sight. For the past ten years, the species has been regularly crossing our skies.
Not so long ago, seeing a griffon vulture in Switzerland was an extraordinary sight. For the past ten years, the species has been regularly crossing our skies.
Desert ants increase the visibility of their nest entrances in the absence of landmarks
If other visual cues are missing, ants build higher nest hills to facilitate homing of foraging nest mates Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find their way home quickly and safely by elevating their nest entrance.
If other visual cues are missing, ants build higher nest hills to facilitate homing of foraging nest mates Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find their way home quickly and safely by elevating their nest entrance.
Marine fish are responding to climate change by relocating towards the poles
The majority of fish populations in the sea are responding to global warming by relocating towards colder waters nearer the north and south poles, according to the latest research on the impact of climate change on our oceans. Analysing the breadth of current world-wide data on marine fish changes in recent years, researchers from the University of Glasgow have revealed how fish populations across the Earth's oceans are responding to rising sea temperatures.
The majority of fish populations in the sea are responding to global warming by relocating towards colder waters nearer the north and south poles, according to the latest research on the impact of climate change on our oceans. Analysing the breadth of current world-wide data on marine fish changes in recent years, researchers from the University of Glasgow have revealed how fish populations across the Earth's oceans are responding to rising sea temperatures.
Fragmented habitats may need to be better connected than previously thought
A model study reveals that the seeds of plants in small, fragmented habitats can abruptly evolve in such a way that they can no longer travel long distances. As a consequence, plants are less successful in reaching other habitats. This insight shows that fragmented natural areas may need to be better connected than previously assumed.
A model study reveals that the seeds of plants in small, fragmented habitats can abruptly evolve in such a way that they can no longer travel long distances. As a consequence, plants are less successful in reaching other habitats. This insight shows that fragmented natural areas may need to be better connected than previously assumed.
Using AI to push the boundaries of wildlife survey technologies
Scientists of the department of Natural Resources (ITC Faculty - University of Twente) recently published an article in the scientific journal Nature Communications . In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Dr Tiejun Wang (corresponding author) and his master's student Ms.
Scientists of the department of Natural Resources (ITC Faculty - University of Twente) recently published an article in the scientific journal Nature Communications . In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Dr Tiejun Wang (corresponding author) and his master's student Ms.
How easily birds can fly between suitable areas strongly determines whether a particular species can survive habitat fragmentation. A new study shows why tropical birds are likely to be more vulnerable to forest fragmentation, and suggests conservation policies need to take into account the role of climate in determining the ability of animals to move across fragmented landscapes.
What’s in a name? Sometimes, the climate
Climate leaves indelible marks on our lives - impacting where we live, what we eat, our work and our leisure. Two scientists recently documented one of climate's lesser-known impacts: our given names. Co-authors Raymond Huey , a professor emeritus of biology at the University of Washington, and Donald Miles , professor of biological sciences at Ohio University, reported that the popularity of certain month and season names for girls varies by geographic region in the continental United States.
Climate leaves indelible marks on our lives - impacting where we live, what we eat, our work and our leisure. Two scientists recently documented one of climate's lesser-known impacts: our given names. Co-authors Raymond Huey , a professor emeritus of biology at the University of Washington, and Donald Miles , professor of biological sciences at Ohio University, reported that the popularity of certain month and season names for girls varies by geographic region in the continental United States.
Göttingen University CRC publishes results of long-running experiment Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by an experiment, which has been running for over ten years in Indonesia as part of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) "EFForTS" at the University of Göttingen.
A new study provides evidence that river water eroding layers of metamorphic rock is a driver of freshwater fish biodiversity in the Appalachian Mountains. The gradual erosion of layers of rock by rivers flowing through the Appalachian Mountains generates biodiversity of freshwater fish species, suggests a new Yale-led study that offers insight into the causes of species richness in the ancient mountain range.
15-country study confirms that people living near or visiting the seaside enjoy better health Seaside residents and holidaymakers have felt it for centuries, but scientists have only recently started to investigate possible health benefits of the coast.
White-bellied pangolins have second-most chromosomes among mammals
Environment + Climate Genomic research could support conservation efforts for endangered species May 24, 2023 Key takeaways The pangolin, a scaly mammal that resembles a cross between the aardvark and the armadillo, has been notoriously difficult for scientists to study. The animal is endangered, largely because of illegal poaching.
Environment + Climate Genomic research could support conservation efforts for endangered species May 24, 2023 Key takeaways The pangolin, a scaly mammal that resembles a cross between the aardvark and the armadillo, has been notoriously difficult for scientists to study. The animal is endangered, largely because of illegal poaching.
Mice are tricked to think there is no point digging for seeds A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss. The technique, developed by scientists at the University of Sydney, could be a game-changer in the management of crop loss to mice plague.
Colorado River deal: U-Michigan experts available
EXPERTS ADVISORY California, Nevada and Arizona have reached an agreement to cut their water use from the Colorado River. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss this historic deal and its implications. Drew Gronewold is a hydrologist and associate professor at the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability.
EXPERTS ADVISORY California, Nevada and Arizona have reached an agreement to cut their water use from the Colorado River. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss this historic deal and its implications. Drew Gronewold is a hydrologist and associate professor at the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability.
NASA Scientists Make First Observation of a Polar Cyclone on Uranus
Scientists used ground-based telescopes to get unprecedented views, thanks to the giant planet's position in its long orbit around the Sun. For the first time, NASA scientists have strong evidence of a polar cyclone on Uranus. By examining radio waves emitted from the ice giant, they detected the phenomenon at the planet's north pole.
Scientists used ground-based telescopes to get unprecedented views, thanks to the giant planet's position in its long orbit around the Sun. For the first time, NASA scientists have strong evidence of a polar cyclone on Uranus. By examining radio waves emitted from the ice giant, they detected the phenomenon at the planet's north pole.
Campus WATERLOO - Jun 2
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Environment - Jun 2
Berkeley Talks transcript: Climate grief: Embracing loss as a catalyst for regeneration
Berkeley Talks transcript: Climate grief: Embracing loss as a catalyst for regeneration