Defector1 month agoScienceIf You Give An Ant A Panera Charged Lemonade It Will Become More Powerful Than You Could Possibly Imagine | DefectorGiving Argentine ants caffeine can enhance their learning and navigation abilities. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoOMG scienceAnimal crossing: How wildlife-safe highways stop roadkill DW 05/14/2024Roadkill collector Laurie Speakman, aka 'The Moose Lady', helps distribute carcasses to those in need, ensuring no waste. Roadkill is a significant cause of animal deaths globally, fueling the mass extinction event and impacting diverse species. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoOMG scienceCan we make deadly roads wildlife friendly? DW 05/14/2024Volunteers like Laurie Speakman play a crucial role in salvaging roadkill to prevent waste and help those in need. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoOMG scienceAnimal crossing: How wildlife-safe highways stop roadkill DW 05/14/2024Roadkill collector Laurie Speakman, aka 'The Moose Lady', helps distribute carcasses to those in need, ensuring no waste. Roadkill is a significant cause of animal deaths globally, fueling the mass extinction event and impacting diverse species. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoOMG scienceCan we make deadly roads wildlife friendly? DW 05/14/2024Volunteers like Laurie Speakman play a crucial role in salvaging roadkill to prevent waste and help those in need. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoOMG scienceRoadkill on the menu: Can highways become wildlife friendy? DW 05/14/2024Efforts to collect roadkill for charitable reuse can help tackle food scarcity while addressing ecological impact. [ more ]
Slate Magazine3 months agoLondonThis Shouldn't Be New York City's Most Common TreeLondon planetrees in New York City do not attract a diverse range of birds due to lack of food sources. The abundance of London planetrees in the city has led to a reduction in plant-eating bugs and, consequently, bug-eating birds. [ more ]
knowablemagazine.org3 months agoOMG scienceMoving Trees North Could Save Forests from a Changing ClimateClimate change is making Northwoods trees vulnerable to various threats like warmer summers and less extreme winters. The introduction of trees from milder climates in northern regions shows promise for forest sustainability in a changing climate. [ more ]
Ars Technica4 months agoOMG scienceSkyrocketing ocean temperatures have scientists scratching their headsGlobal sea surface temperatures have been breaking daily high records since March 2023. The anomalously hot ocean water could trigger major ecological problems and impact hurricane season. [ more ]
knowablemagazine.org3 months agoOMG scienceMoving Trees North Could Save Forests from a Changing ClimateClimate change is making Northwoods trees vulnerable to various threats like warmer summers and less extreme winters. The introduction of trees from milder climates in northern regions shows promise for forest sustainability in a changing climate. [ more ]
Ars Technica4 months agoOMG scienceSkyrocketing ocean temperatures have scientists scratching their headsGlobal sea surface temperatures have been breaking daily high records since March 2023. The anomalously hot ocean water could trigger major ecological problems and impact hurricane season. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine4 months agoDesignformafantasma's reading room invites reflections on ecology at stockholm design weekFormafantasma's Reading Room at Stockholm's Furniture Fair promotes contemplation and immerses visitors in the studio's design philosophy. The installation emphasizes design as a tool for social and ecological change rather than merely showcasing products. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com3 weeks agoOMG scienceWhat Are Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Backyard Bugs?Using pesticides to combat mosquitoes and ticks can harm beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, which are essential for pollination and ecosystem balance. [ more ]