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Released: 14-Nov-2024 6:30 PM EST
Launch of Nationwide Map Viewer and Database AIDS Wildfire Planning and Understanding of Treatment Effects
Northern Arizona University

The launch of the Treatment and Wildfire Interagency Geodatabase, known as TWIG, now provides an open-access platform where all federal fuel treatment and wildfire data can be viewed, downloaded and analyzed. This comprehensive data compilation enables users to assess, plan and monitor fuel treatment interactions with wildfires across boundaries.

Released: 14-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Novel Electro-Biodiesel a More Efficient, Cleaner Alternative to Existing Alternatives
Washington University in St. Louis

Joshua Yuan, Susie Dai and colleagues at Washington University and Texas A&M create biodiesel with electrocatalysis and bioconversion.

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Released: 14-Nov-2024 9:50 AM EST
MSU Expert: Diseases Threaten Deer Populations
Michigan State University

With the firearm deer hunting season kicking off this week, many Michigan hunters have their minds set on bringing home a winning whitetail deer. But for Sonja Christensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the focus — now and all year long — is on protecting deer from disease.

Newswise: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Brazilian State of Pará Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Advance of COP30
Released: 14-Nov-2024 9:35 AM EST
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Brazilian State of Pará Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Advance of COP30
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Today, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the Brazilian state of Pará, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining mutual goals, responsibilities, and intentions in advance of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30) which will take place in Belém (located in the State of Pará) Brazil, November 10 – 21, 2025. This will be the first time the Amazon will host a climate COP.

Newswise: CSUF Police, Counseling Services Earn $549,000 Grant to Support Holistic Safety Plan
Released: 14-Nov-2024 8:25 AM EST
CSUF Police, Counseling Services Earn $549,000 Grant to Support Holistic Safety Plan
California State University, Fullerton

The Cal State Fullerton Police Department and Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS, have earned a more than $549,000 Department of Justice grant to assist Titans experiencing a mental health crisis.

Newswise: New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births
Released: 13-Nov-2024 6:15 PM EST
New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births
University of California, Irvine

Vulnerable populations without access to green space and exposed to higher temps were most affected

Newswise: Linking Data on Genetics, Traits and Environment Gives Crop Breeders a Wider Lens
Released: 13-Nov-2024 5:30 PM EST
Linking Data on Genetics, Traits and Environment Gives Crop Breeders a Wider Lens
Iowa State University

The interplay between the genetic makeup of crops and the conditions in which they grow is difficult to untangle. A research team led by an Iowa State University professor aims to help breeders analyze the interactions to make crops more resilient and productive.

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Newswise: Pioneering Research Shows Sea Life Will Struggle to Survive Future Global Warming
11-Nov-2024 4:35 AM EST
Pioneering Research Shows Sea Life Will Struggle to Survive Future Global Warming
University of Bristol

A new study highlights how some marine life could face extinction over the next century, if human-induced global warming worsens.

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7-Nov-2024 2:30 PM EST
Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the November 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: How ScarletWell Is Redefining Personal Wellness – for Rutgers and the World
Released: 12-Nov-2024 1:00 PM EST
How ScarletWell Is Redefining Personal Wellness – for Rutgers and the World
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

With small grants for students and faculty, peer support and a new activities calendar, the campus-wide initiative aims to put behavioral health at the center of university life

Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Respecting Children's Philosophical Wisdom
Universite de Montreal

Professor Natalie M. Fletcher sees philosophy as a form of youth activism and a way for children to address issues that matter to them, like the environment.

Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Innovative Sutton Project Supports Socially and Environmentally Responsible Densification
Universite de Montreal

An architectural project in Sutton aims to tackle the housing crisis while promoting sustainable development and social inclusion.

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Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
FAU Engineers Win NSF Grant to Develop One-of-a-Kind School of AI Bio-Robotic Fish
Florida Atlantic University

A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles both in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.

Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
UdeM Is a Leader in the Global One Health Movement
Universite de Montreal

With its large scientific community and engaged leadership, UdeM plays a unique role in advancing and applying the One Health approach to the well-being of humans, animals and ecosystems.

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Newswise: Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
8-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Sleep is No Light Matter for Bees
University of California San Diego

Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known concern for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators.

Newswise: Populus Cathayana's Genetic Blueprint: Unveiling Evolutionary Patterns and Adaptive Traits
Released: 11-Nov-2024 11:50 PM EST
Populus Cathayana's Genetic Blueprint: Unveiling Evolutionary Patterns and Adaptive Traits
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A significant study has mapped the genetic complexity of Populus cathayana, an ecologically and economically valuable poplar species. By creating a detailed genome assembly and analyzing genetic variation across diverse wild populations, the research sheds light on the species' evolution and adaptation capabilities, particularly in high-altitude environments. This genetic insight is key for conservation strategies and developing resilient tree species for future forest sustainability.



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