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Climate Change Led to Extinction of Elephants and Their Forebears

A new study reveals that elephants and their antecedents went extinct due to waves of extreme global environmental change, and not overhunting by early humans.

2 Jul 2021

Aussie-made Tindo Solar Panels Power Queensland’s Remote Parks

The Queensland government is using Australia-made solar panels as it replaces the power systems at its remote National Park facilities.

2 Jul 2021

Page-Roberts Reveals EV Design Concept Capable of 30% Longer Range

Automotive innovation start-up Page-Roberts has revealed a patented design concept for an electric vehicle capable of travelling up to 30% further than current EVs on the market.

From PAGE-ROBERTS AUTOMOTIVE LTD 2 Jul 2021

ABB to Charge Qatar’s Largest Electric Bus Infrastructure Project

The project will see ABB provide high power charging infrastructure for the fleet, which is expected to have 1,000 electric buses operating across the country and with a capacity to transport 50,000 passengers a day.

From ABB Electrification 1 Jul 2021

Researchers Develop Machine Learning Model to Better Predict Offshore Wind Power

Rutgers researchers have developed a machine learning model using a physics-based simulator and real-world meteorological data to better predict offshore wind power.

1 Jul 2021

Rattlesnakes Likely to Benefit from a Warming Climate

When it comes to climate change, not all organisms will lose out. A new Cal Poly study finds that rattlesnakes are likely to benefit from a warming climate.

1 Jul 2021

New Machine Learning Mathematical System Helps Detect Changes in Biodiversity

QUT researchers have developed a new machine learning mathematical system that helps to identify and detect changes in biodiversity, including land clearing, when satellite imagery is obstructed by clouds.

1 Jul 2021

Study Offers Insight into How Quickly Plants Respond to Changing Environment

Scientists--and gardeners--have long known that plants grow taller and flower sooner when they are shaded by close-growing neighbors.

1 Jul 2021

Study: World's Largest Eagles Struggle to Feed Offspring in Heavily Deforested Areas

Harpy eagles - which are among the world's largest eagle species - struggle to feed offspring in heavily deforested areas of the Amazon, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

1 Jul 2021

Conservation Aquaculture Critical to Restore Native Oyster Populations

Ten estuaries on the West Coast of North America have been identified as priority locations for expanding the use of conservation aquaculture in a study led by the Native Olympia Oyster Collaborative and funded by the Science for Nature and People Partnership.

1 Jul 2021

Future Coral Loss may Cause More than 40% Reduction in Reef Fish Diversity

Predicting the potential effects of coral loss on fish communities globally is a fundamental task, especially considering that reef fishes provide protein to millions of people.

1 Jul 2021

New Environmentally Friendly Way to Produce Biodegradable Plastics

Bioplastics -- biodegradable plastics made from biological substances rather than petroleum -- can be created in a more economical and environmentally friendly way from the byproducts of corn stubble, grasses and mesquite agricultural production, according to a new study by a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist.

1 Jul 2021