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Key Indonesian fish populations depleted & new assessments needed, study shows

Key Indonesian fish populations depleted & new assessments needed, study shows

The wild populations that sustain a significant Indonesian fishery are more depleted than the government had estimated, as highlighted by a recent scientific study.The...
Glyphosate leaves its mark even in protected areas of Brazil’s Cerrado

Glyphosate leaves its mark even in protected areas of Brazil’s Cerrado

A study found lichens dying as a result of exposure to glyphosate in an ostensibly protected area in Brazil’s Goiás state.Formed by interaction between...
In 2023, Nepal’s ‘uncelebrated’ wildlife continued wait for attention

In 2023, Nepal’s ‘uncelebrated’ wildlife continued wait for attention

From hispid hares to otters and a critically endangered lizard, Nepal’s lesser-known wild animals live under the shadow of the iconic tiger.Officials and conservation...
Robots help scientists study climate change in the Arctic

Robots help scientists study climate change in the Arctic

Advanced machines conduct conventional labor tasks, minimizing injuries and increasing efficiency. As eco-consciousness rises globally, environmental engineers and scientists are developing sustainability-enhancing technologies. The devices...
Nepal’s human-wildlife conflict relief system hits roadblock with new guidelines

Nepal’s human-wildlife conflict relief system hits roadblock with new guidelines

New guidelines intended to streamline relief and compensation for human-wildlife conflict victims in Nepal have instead created a bottleneck in the process.Implementation challenges arise...

This blue-throated hummingbird is new to science — but already endangered

From Ecuador’s southwestern...