Even the tiniest larva of the threatened Triturus cristatus, (great crested newt) can be detected with eDNA techniques. With this eye-opening research, the smallest invertebrates can be quickly assessed too, giving us great insight into current situations of species. © The Earth Times. Published on The Earth Times Related Articles Dump fracking or integrate it?Photovoltaic […]
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Can science stop sharks attacking humans?
Sharks have patrolled the oceans for at least 400 million years and evolved into a huge range of remarkable species. There are deep sea lantern sharks that glow in the dark, wobbegong sharks that grow shaggy beards and majestic, plankton-sifting whale sharks – the biggest fish in the sea. Nevertheless, when many people think of […]
Two things to remember as the World Court rules on Japan’s whaling (IFAW – International Fund for Animal Welfare)
(Source: IFAW – International Fund for Animal Welfare) I check my iPhone during my layover at Heathrow Airport en route to the Netherlands. The media coverage has already started down undah’. The speculation has been building for months — whether from government officials, learned legal experts, hopeful whale huggers or the loud but dwindling chorus […]
Whale carcass ‘cure’ for rheumatism
Climbing inside a whale was once thought to bring relief to rheumatism sufferers, an exhibit at the Australian National Maritime Museum reveals.
New conservation fund announced (Department of Conservation of New Zealand)
(Source: Department of Conservation of New Zealand) A Community Conservation Partnership Fund to support the work of voluntary organisations undertaking natural heritage and recreation projects was launched today by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith at the opening of the new Hoddy Estuary Park in Nelson. “Thousands of New Zealanders contribute to conservation by building tracks, […]
New conservation fund announced (New Zealand Government)
(Source: New Zealand Government) A Community Conservation Partnership Fund to support the work of voluntary organisations undertaking natural heritage and recreation projects was launched today by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith at the opening of the new Hoddy Estuary Park in Nelson. “Thousands of New Zealanders contribute to conservation by building tracks, controlling pests, planting […]
Bizarre whale treatment for rheumatism revealed
Do you suffer rheumatism? Here’s a remedy from the early 20th century. I don’t think…
Campus Surpasses UC President’s Water Conservation Request (University of California, Merced)
(Source: University of California, Merced) Conserving resources is just a part of the fabric of UC Merced. So it should come as no surprise that university leaders say the campus can not only meet President Janet Napolitano’s call to cut water consumption by 20 percent by 2020, it has alreadyexceeded that expectation – this year. […]
Dr. Jane Goodall to address a full-house at Concordia University (Concordia University)
(Source: Concordia University) Leading conservationist and primatologist delivers message of hope Version française Montreal, March 12, 2014 – Concordia University and the Concordia Student Union (CSU) will be hosting acclaimed primatologist and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, on March 28 in the auditorium of Loyola High School (2477 West Broadway Street). The founder of the […]
Japan has incentive to obey court’s whaling verdict
Experts and animal rights activists are confident Japan will stop whaling should an international court rule the nation’s ”scientific” whale…