ENVIRONMENT
Charisma Counts In Biodiversity Conservation
82.9 percent of the conservation funds were allocated to beautiful vertebrates, while plants and invertebrates only received 6.6 percent each.
More Ticks, Less Spiders: As Grazers Replaced Wild Life In Himalayas.
Grazing in the Himalayas altered the numbers and mix of insects by changing vegetation patterns.
A Deep Learning Model To Predict Rapid Intensification Of Cyclones
The model enhances understanding of the extreme events and supports better defences against their devastating impacts.
Global Wildlife Trade Tracking Needs To Be Overhauled
A study from Hong Kong analyzing wildlife trade data highlights concerning gaps in our knowledge of the global wildlife trade.
Making Green Spaces Accessible in Cities
Green spaces close to locations frequented in daily routines can encourage city-dwellers to spend more time in nature.
New AI Model Detects Methane Emissions From Space More Accurately
This will help in tracking and reducing methane emissions to fight climate change.
Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting
Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.
PM2.5 Caused 135 Million Premature Deaths In Last Four Decades
Asia had the highest number of early deaths caused by PM2.5 pollution, totalling a staggering 98.1 million.
Self-Medicating Orangutan Seen In Indonesia
Scientists have documented a Sumatran orangutan applying the sap of a pain-relieving plant to an open wound, suggesting a shared ancestral origin of human wound care practices.
