» Come-Gimme! Why Do We Shrug When Apes Cross the Language Barrier?
18/04/25 07:46 from Undark
There is a long history of linguistic breakthroughs by researchers who have raised great apes in language-rich environments. But the first words and signs of humans’ closest relatives have stirred up relatively little fuss in both ...
» 18 April 2025: Postcard from Rothera Research Station
18/04/25 06:47 from News Archive - British Antarctic Survey
Here’s our latest postcard from Rothera Research Station – Discovery Building progress and station life! March was a bustling month at our Antarctic station, with the final flight (of our … The post 18 April 2025: Postcard from Rot...
» Seismology Division Events for GA EGU25
17/04/25 21:08 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
Hello fellow Seismologists! The exciting time of the EGU General Assembly is upon us, and we are looking forward to reconnecting with all of you at EGU25. Through this blog, we would like to bring your attention to the events that are or...
» Conservationists, Yukon First Nation say decision on Whitehorse dam could help salmon
17/04/25 20:49 from Eye on the Arctic
By Julien Greene Some Yukoners say there’s a lot the territorial and federal governments have done right with a recent
» Where your federal candidates stand on issues facing Eeyou Istchee
17/04/25 19:11 from Eye on the Arctic
By Vanna Blacksmith Here’s what federal candidates have to say about their promises if elected to represent the Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavik-Eeyou
» expert reaction to study looking at the global distribution of cropland contaminated by heavy metal pollution
17/04/25 18:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in Science looks at global soil contamination by toxic metals. Dr Lucie Buchi, Senior Lecturer in Crop Ecology … read more
» Alumni Spotlight: Advancing Ocean Governance Through Research, Policy and Diplomacy
17/04/25 16:34 from State of the Planet
Since graduating from the MPA-ESP program, Jeremy Raguain's work has focused on ocean conservation and marine biodiversity.
» Poilievre stresses Arctic defence plans as northern issues surface in election debate
17/04/25 16:14 from Eye on the Arctic
English-language debate: Simultaneous Inuktut translation [South Baffin dialect]: Poilievre stresses Arctic defence plans as northern issues surface in election debate
» expert reaction to study on population attributable fraction of incident dementia associated with hearing loss
17/04/25 15:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery looks at dementia associated with hearing loss. Prof Jason Warren, Professor … read more
» For some Yukoners, climate change is a key issue this federal election campaign
17/04/25 14:11 from Eye on the Arctic
While topics like tariffs, affordability and housing have dominated conversations about the upcoming federal election, some Yukon voters say another
» Seeds and Storms: Safeguarding the Philippines’ Crop Diversity Against Climate Change
17/04/25 11:18 from Crop Trust - News
» ‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions
17/04/25 11:00 from Yale Climate Connections
Last year, participants in the free three-week program used Minecraft to design a city that runs on clean energy. The post ‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions appeared first on Yale Climate Connections .
» expert reaction to top line results in Lilly press release about their phase 3 ACHIEVE-1 trial of their oral GLP-1 (orforglipron) and weight loss efficacy, and safety
17/04/25 10:50 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
Scientists comment on phase 3 trial results of Lilly’s oral GLP-1 (Orforflipron). Prof Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine/Honorary … read more
» EGU25: Get creative at the General Assembly with EGUart and more!
17/04/25 10:45 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
At EGU we take our science seriously, but we also value creativity and the role it plays in all aspects of being a researcher, from designing your study to science communication! The EGU25 General Assembly offers plenty of avenues for cr...
» Planned Indian Mega-Port Could 'Wipe Out' Isolated Tribe
17/04/25 10:40 from Yale E360
The Shompen, residents of a small island in the Indian Ocean, are among the world's last isolated tribes. But that may soon change as the Indian government moves forward with plans for a massive port that could "wipe out" the tribe, a wa...
» expert reaction to study on a three-sigma probability event of biological activity outside our solar system
17/04/25 09:45 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters looks at the probability of biological activity on the K2-18 b exoplanet. … read more
» EGU Campfire Geodesy – Share Your Research – 11th Edition
17/04/25 08:50 from Latest posts from EGU blogs
We are excited to announce the 11th edition of Geodesy Campfire – Share Your Research in November. The Geodesy EGU Campfire Events “Share Your Research” give (early career) researchers the chance to talk about their work. We have two exc...
» Damage to Reefs: How Hot is too Hot?
17/04/25 08:00 from Reefbites
Written by: Laura A. Gibson The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in Australia is considered one of the world’s greatest attractions. A mass coral bleaching event occurred in early 2024, which negatively affected a large number of corals at One T...
» The Mental Health Impacts of Scientific Fieldwork
17/04/25 07:13 from Undark
Fieldwork is vital to scientific research. But difficult conditions at remote research sites can increase workers’ vulnerability and put them under physical, mental, and emotional strain. A shift in the culture is needed to improve field...
» Local Resilience Plan of Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil (2025-2028)
17/04/25 06:35 from PreventionWeb
O Plano de Resiliência da Defesa Civil Municipal de Vinhedo 2025-2028 reflete o compromisso com a preparação da cidade para os desafios relacionados a desastres.
» April heralds return of migratory birds to UK – unless the weather turns cruel
17/04/25 05:00 from Weatherwatch | The Guardian
Unsettled weather, rain and winds have in some years stopped birds returning from winter in Africa in their tracks Despite TS Eliot’s famous reworking of the opening lines to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, April is not usually the cruellest...
» expert reaction to study of nitrogen fertilised grassland and pollen allergies
16/04/25 22:40 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health looks at the impact of nitrogen fertiliser on pollen allergies. Dr Roy Neilson, … read more
» No, Canada’s So-called ‘No Pipelines Bill’ Didn’t Block These 16 Energy Projects
16/04/25 21:38 from DeSmogBlog
U.S. President Donald Trump famously bragged on the campaign trail that he would end inflation and the war in Ukraine “on day one.” Simplistic claims sometimes sell, as seen by the fact that Kamala Harris is not ...
» 5 projects vie for $1M Arctic Inspiration Prize
16/04/25 19:30 from Eye on the Arctic
Five projects from across the North have been named finalists for a $1-million investment through the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize.
» Finland keeps border with Russia closed “until further notice”
16/04/25 18:21 from Eye on the Arctic
Finland will keep all the checkpoints on its eastern land border with Russia closed until further notice, the Interior Ministry
» expert reaction to study of vegan protein consumption and amino acid intake
16/04/25 18:10 from Science Media Centre » Briefings
A study published in PLOS One looks at protein consumption and amino acid intake in vegan. Prof Tom Sanders, Professor emeritus … read more
» How 77 Tons of Radioactive Waste Ended Up in Brooklyn
16/04/25 17:30 from DeSmogBlog
New York City’s second largest utility is being sued in federal court for the alleged inappropriate handling of at least 77 tons of radioactive waste at a 120-acre site located in Brooklyn, the city’s most populous borough. The radioacti...
» Fiber optics detect crevasse icequakes on Alpine glacier
16/04/25 16:51 from PreventionWeb
Fiber optic cable deployed on a Swiss glacier detected the seismic signals of crevasses opening in the ice, confirming that the technology could be useful in monitoring such icequakes, according to a report at the SSA Annual Meeting.
» Study identifies critical elevation threshold for barrier island recovery after storms
16/04/25 16:39 from PreventionWeb
Barrier islands protect coastal communities and infrastructure — so what happens if they disappear?
» Can parametric insurance change the game in climate disasters?
16/04/25 16:32 from PreventionWeb
Insurance that pays out pre-set sums instead of indemnifying losses is becoming more common as floods, hurricanes and heatwaves intensify.
» Why Climate Finance Is Key To Fighting Climate Change
16/04/25 16:27 from State of the Planet
Massive sums of money are needed to mitigate climate disasters and to prepare for what’s on the horizon.
» Satellite mapping of European forest fuels aids wildfire prediction
16/04/25 16:25 from PreventionWeb
A team of international researchers, led by scientists from the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia and the University of Padova, has introduced a groundbreaking method for mapping canopy fuels across Europe.
» MAIA knowledge tools launch event
16/04/25 16:20 from PreventionWeb
Join this MAIA project webinar to discover a suite of knowledge tools developed to support climate decision-making.
» Counter Crisis Podcast: If we know it’s coming, why do we wait?
16/04/25 16:15 from PreventionWeb
In the first episode of Series 2, Counter Crisis returns with host Jeevan Vasagar and guests Nena Stoiljkovic and Abdihakim Ainte to explore how pre-arranged financing can help countries on the frontline of the climate crisis respond fas...
» The Triple Dividend: Investing in resilience to boost growth and job creation
16/04/25 16:08 from PreventionWeb
Countries must ensure that investments in building resilience also contribute to their broader growth objectives and strengthen their development strategies and economic policies.
» Addressing false information through local capacity building in community-based disaster risk management
16/04/25 15:19 from PreventionWeb
This study describes how local capacity building can address false information in community-based disaster risk management.