Despite agreed national and international conservation targets, there is no evidence that the global loss of biodiversity is decelerating.
Effective Biodiversity Monitoring Needs a Culture of Integration
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Beaches can Survive Sea-Level Rises if They Have Space to Move
An international team of coastal scientists has dismissed suggestions that half the world’s beaches could become extinct over the course of the 21st century.
Easy-To-Make, Ultra-Low-Power Electronics Could Charge Out Of Thin Air
Researchers have developed a new approach to printed electronics that allows ultra-low-power electronic devices which could recharge from ambient light or radiofrequency noise.
Cougars Respond to Roads Based on Human Activity, Topography, and Time of Day
A study by University of Alberta biologists identifies three key factors for how cougars select habitats near roadways: traffic, topography and daylight.
Cheating Birds Mimic Host Nestlings To Deceive Foster Parents
The common cuckoo is known for its deceitful nesting behaviour – by laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, it fools host parents into rearing cuckoo chicks alongside their own.
Globalised Economy Making Water, Energy And Land Insecurity Worse
The first large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources has found that globalisation may be decreasing, rather than increasing, the security of global supply chains.
