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Biology
The gene pool is dangerously shallow for many species. Researchers find five ways to support
Golden bandits (ISOODON AURATUS). Credit: Corin Sims/Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction, CC by-Sa Before the species become extinct, their groups are often shrunk and isolated. A healthy group tends to have a large gene pool where many genetic varines circulate. However, as the gene pool of the species shrinks as the population decreases, the road to extinction erodes genetic diversity. Losing…
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Biology
Researchers combine citizen support and cutting-edge technology to track biodiversity
Tardigrades have become an invasive pest, threatening fruit and vegetable crops in Europe. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers are using new technologies such as AI and the contributions of citizen scientists to improve the way we monitor and protect increasingly threatened habitats and species across Europe. In 1998, an insect woke up in a new world in a small park…
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Biology
Supramolecular scaffolds support human and plant cell growth
Credit: Vincent van den Hoogen Fotografie Your body is one of the most complex natural structures ever. Billions of cells are assembled in a specific way and the result is you. If you look closely between the cells, you will find the extracellular matrix. This is a gel-like environment in which cells exist and helps them interact with each other.…
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Space & Cosmos
The report analyzes NASA’s long history of commercial space support.
SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom spacecraft, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Haig and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, orbits 461 miles above Ontario, Canada, near James Bay, reaching the International Space Station. approach. Credit: NASA NASA released a new report Thursday highlighting 17 agency mechanisms that have directly and indirectly supported the development and growth of the U.S. commercial space sector for the benefit…
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Other Sciences
Workplaces need to do better to support menstruating workers, researchers say
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees to take time off from work if they are suffering from painful symptoms or illnesses related to the menstrual cycle, such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) or menorrhagia (heavy bleeding). Traditionally, these policies were gender-specific and targeted toward women or women. However, some companies are beginning to expand that language to…
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Environment
Tea-CUP Project: A joint initiative to provide climate change services to support the tea industry
The cover photo, taken by study co-author Zhou Tianjun at a tea plantation in China’s Yunnan province, emphasizes the importance of Yunnan as a major tea-producing region. Credit: Advances in Atmospheric Science Tea is a globally important commodity, with an industry worth tens of billions of dollars and growing. However, its production, both in terms of quantity and quality, is…
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Environment
Qantas greenwashing claims support carbon guarantee: here’s what it says
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Qantas is being sued by Australia’s consumer regulator over claims it is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The Environmental Defenders Office and advocacy group Climate Integrity said the claims were “not supported by any credible targets or substantive strategy”, were misleading and could potentially breach the Australian Consumer Law. It states that there is.…
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Space & Cosmos
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will investigate whether Jupiter’s icy moons can support extraterrestrial life
Credit: NASA The discovery of extraterrestrial life would be one of the most profound scientific and philosophical revelations humanity has ever made. However, such breakthroughs do not come easily. Our starting point is to first look for signs of habitability on other worlds, that is, signs of the possibility of life. NASA is doing just that. On October 10th, the…
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Other Sciences
Report points out that local “support” is needed for community sports to thrive
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Whether it’s a children’s soccer league run by parent volunteers or an adult hockey team where players spend as much time socializing as they do shooting pucks, amateur sports are important for improving community engagement and public health. It plays a role. A new report by Brock University researchers highlights the importance of local sports groups…
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