Underwater sound devices called “pingers” could be an effective, long-term way to prevent porpoises getting caught in fishing nets with no negative behavioural effects, newly published research suggests.
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New Study Could Help Better Predict Rainfall During El Niño
Researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science have uncovered a new connection between tropical weather events and U.S. rainfall during El Niño years.
Early Experiences Determine How Birds Build Their First Nest
Early life experiences of zebra finches have a big effect on the construction of their first homes, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science and the University of St Andrews’ School of Biology.
COVID-19′S Silent Spread: Princeton Researchers Explore How Symptomless Transmission Helps Pathogens Thrive
COVID-19′s rapid spread throughout the world has been fueled in part by the virus’ ability to be transmitted by people who are not showing symptoms of infection.
The Butterfly Effect: Climate Change Could Cause Decline of Some Alpine Butterfly Species
The long-term effects of climate change suggests that the butterfly effect is at work on butterflies in the alpine regions of North America, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists—and the predictions don’t bode well.
Harnessing Wave Power To Rebuild Islands
Many island nations, including the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, are facing an existential threat as a result of a rising sea level induced by global climate change.