In December 2015 an international group of scientists convened to discuss the imminent extinction of the northern white rhinoceros and the possibility of bringing the species back from brink of extinction.
Australia commits $15m in bid to eradicate carp using herpes virus
Coalition government announces budget funds for national plan to control Australia’s worst freshwater feral pest
Microbial biosensor designed to evaluate water toxicity
A paper-based biosensor covered with bacteria has been designed to detect water toxicity. This is an innovative and inexpensive biological tool which can be easy to use in economically restricted areas or developing countries.
Are super smart octopuses conscious?
Inky the wild octopus has escaped from the New Zealand National Aquarium. Apparently, he made it out of a small opening in his tank, and suction cup prints indicate he found his way to a drain pipe that emptied to the ocean. Nice job Inky. Your courage gives us the chance to reflect on just how smart cephalopods really are. … Read More
Bat-sound library tracks biodiversity
Scientists have put together the biggest known library of bat sounds in an effort to identify and conserve rare species in Mexico.
More exposure to vegetation linked with lower mortality rates in women
(Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) Women in the US who live in homes surrounded by more vegetation appear to have significantly lower mortality rates than those who live in areas with less vegetation, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Species rule change considered
A government consultation on whether to change the rules governing how contractors deal with protected species when developing sites ends this week.
Impacts of salinity determined for agave
Hydroponic experiments evaluated the effects of salinity on biomass accumulation and nutrient levels of four types of Agave. Several Agave species showed variation in response to high levels of salinity. Agave parryi and Agave weberi plants were determined to be relatively tolerant to high levels of salinity; the scientists said both show potential to be grown as crops in saline … Read More
Sumatran rhino sighted in Indonesian Borneo for first time in 40 years
Smallest of the Asian rhino species that number fewer than 100 in the world was captured in a wooden pit in Borneo, Indonesia, to protect and relocate it Conservationists have made the first physical contact in over four decades with a Sumatran rhino in Indonesian Borneo. The smallest of the three Asian rhino species, hairy rhino numbers have plummeted to … Read More