Hawthorns Are One of American Botany's Great Mysteries
Hawthorn trees are declining in eastern North America, with a caretaker noting their mysterious disappearance and admitting the former abundance might have been unnatural. [ more ]
Sex scenes in Hollywood movies are in rapid decline, study shows
Passionate discourse over sex scenes in movies, declining sexual content in mainstream Hollywood films over 20 years, shift towards indie films for explicit content. [ more ]
How the decline of local news affects coverage and communities - Poynter
Local news has been in decline, accelerated by the arrival of private equity companies.
The partnership between Poynter and the Omidyar Network allowed for in-depth reporting on the impact of diminished local newspapers and potential solutions. [ more ]
One-third of U.S. newspapers as of 2005 will be gone by 2024
The decline of local newspapers in the US has accelerated and one-third of newspapers from 2005 could be lost by the end of next year.
Most communities that lose a local newspaper do not get a replacement, even online.
Over the past two years, newspapers have been disappearing at a rate of more than two per week, leaving some counties without any local news outlet. [ more ]
Bus services cut by more than 80% in parts of England and Wales since 2008, finds study
Bus services have been cut by more than 80% in some parts of England and Wales over the past 15 years, with urban and rural services both seeing significant decreases.
The decline in bus services disproportionately affects those on low incomes, people of color, disabled individuals, and older adults who have given up their cars due to poor health.
Of the 100 constituencies with the greatest decline in bus services, 82 have a Conservative MP, while bus services in London have remained stable for the past 15 years. [ more ]
Joachim Low says Germany needs better youth development and "tactical solutions"
Germany's decline in international football has continued for six years.
The German national team has had three coaches during this time, including Joachim Löw who won the 2014 World Cup.
Joachim Löw believes the team's troubles are not due to a lack of German values, but rather a need for tactical solutions and reconsidering youth player training. [ more ]
TV advertising is experiencing a decline in revenue despite the industry narrative of growth and excitement.
Linear TV advertising is declining while streaming revenue is increasing, but one does not offset the other.
The TV advertising business is on the brink of change as consumers prefer streaming and the current advertising model does not fit streaming platforms. [ more ]