Killing carnivores to protect livestock, wildlife and people is an emotive and controversial issue that can cause community conflict. Difficult decisions about managing predators must be supported by strong scientific evidence.This article was originally published […]
Groups of social animals, including humans, can make complex decisions without a single central leader. Those choices aren’t always made by the majority, however.This article was originally published on this website.
Seventeen years after the Brood XIV cicadas last emerged as adults and annoyed people with their loud buzzing calls, they’re coming back.This article was originally published on this website.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has paused a pilot program that allowed for the collection and lethal gassing of nuisance Canada geese, according to a Friday letter from M. Scott Bowen, the state agency’s […]
A wild ginger has a clever trick up its sleeve to lure in pollinators. No, it’s not a sweet fragrance that fills the air, but the foul stench of rotting flesh and dung. To attract […]
Scientists at Washington State University have found that juvenile European green crabs can do as much damage as adults to shellfish and native sea plants, calling into question current methods to eradicate the invasive crustaceans.This […]
The second largest shark species in the world is being spotted close to the Bay State coast, according to shark researchers.This article was originally published on this website.
From a small California winery to a large-scale energy project in China, floating photovoltaics—or “floatovoltaics”—are gaining in popularity. Commonly installed over artificial water bodies, from irrigation ponds and reservoirs to wastewater treatment plants, floating solar […]
Across Australian cities, leftover and overlooked green spaces are everywhere. Just think of all the land along stormwater drains, railway lines and vacant lots. While often dismissed as useless or unsightly, there’s a growing understanding […]
The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since the 1970s. Among the main reasons for this are habitat loss—for example through agriculture or urbanization—and […]
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