Researchers who detected the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Pakistan for the first time are calling for urgent, coordinated surveillance to assess the distribution in the country of the virus known to cause deadly neurological disease.
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Revising the History of Big, Climate-Altering Volcanic Eruptions
For all their destructive power, most volcanic eruptions are local events.
Ramped Up Efforts Needed to Protect the World's Inland Waters
At least 15% of the world’s inland surface water areas are covered by protected areas, according to a new study from the JRC.
‘Eavesdropping’ Technology Used to Protect One of New Zealand’s Rarest Birds
Remote recording devices used to ‘eavesdrop’ on a reintroduced population of one of New Zealand’s rarest birds have been heralded as a breakthrough for conservation.
Researchers Track Down New Biocatalysts
Phosphate is a key element in many processes in the body and essential for global food production.
Climate Players: Animals Can Swing A Landscape’s Capacity to Store Carbon
Advances in remote sensing technologies are helping scientists to better measure how global landscapes — from forests to savanna — are able to store carbon, a critical insight as they evaluate the potential role of ecosystems in mitigating climate change.