This is one of the most important stories in the history of science. It ranks right up there with Neil Armstrong’s first small step on the Moon and Jane Goodall’s rethinking
Day: December 21, 2023
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The lives of Denmark’s dead hedgehogs and what we can do to help themThe lives of Denmark’s dead hedgehogs and what we can do to help them
For a decade, I’ve been researching the causes of their disappearance. It involved several projects carried out at the University of Oxford Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, which focused on optimizing conservation methods to protect wild
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Coral reefs need biodiversity to thrive, and it could be part of the strategies to save themCoral reefs need biodiversity to thrive, and it could be part of the strategies to save them
I am one of the many scientists who study corals in order to find ways to help them survive and recover. A recent report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and
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Adventures in the Lawn: Death, sex and democracyAdventures in the Lawn: Death, sex and democracy
The word lawn, which comes from Old French and in the 16th Century and means “glade,” invites us to a calm and relaxing state. The lawn is viewed as an essential part
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Africa requires its vertical farm to feed the growing citiesAfrica requires its vertical farm to feed the growing cities
Vertical farms are indoor vertical farms that use climate-controlled buildings and high-tech lighting to grow leafy greens and herbs while using less soil and water. This is because the closed system uses 95%
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Native researchers plant seeds for hope in health and climateNative researchers plant seeds for hope in health and climate
Indigenous Land-based Learning is a way to hope that is embedded in action. In recent years, this approach has been adopted by several postsecondary institutions both in Canada as well as internationally. As mixed-ancestry (Hannah),
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Four simple steps to transform your lawn into a wildlife paradiseFour simple steps to transform your lawn into a wildlife paradise
Unimproved grasslands are those whose productivity has not been improved for agriculture. These are semi-natural habitats because they would quickly become scrub or woodland if mowing and grazing stopped. Unimproved grasslands can support a
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How one community wants to spend resourcesHow one community wants to spend resources
Engaging with those directly affected by policy is one way to accelerate progress in malnutrition. South Africa’s strategy for the health system includes public consultation. Public participation is limited to public
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Green buildings can bring fresh air to design, but they can also bring pestsGreen buildings can bring fresh air to design, but they can also bring pests
Throughout the world, architects are designing green buildings, whether it’s in their sustainable construction, environmentally friendly operation, or actually green by style. It’s broadly titled biophilia, connecting people with nature, and
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How nature can benefit you in isolationHow nature can benefit you in isolation
The beach and a walk in the park are great ways to recover from life’s stress. The physical measures taken to contain COVID-19 include closing playgrounds, parks, and beaches. This has