Mapping The Remaining Wilderness In Our Oceans
Posted on September 11, 2018
Researchers find that only 13% of all oceans are "wilderness" and that marine area protection efforts are heavily misaligned. READ MORE
Challenging Fish Sentience Denial With Science
Posted on September 6, 2018
A group of scientists counter the scientific shortcomings of arguments expressed by some fish-sentience-denying researchers. READ MORE
The Age-Old Struggle Of Getting Belly Rubs: Human-Directed C...
Posted on September 3, 2018
Dogs are adept at using referential gestures when communicating with their human cohabitants, showing a great deal of efficacy and flexibility. READ MORE
Food Choices And GHG Emissions: The Individual Nitty Gritty
Posted on August 24, 2018
Researchers have compiled a food impact database for the U.S., confirming that animal-based products result in the highest greenhouse gas emissions and energy demands. READ MORE
Threats To Biodiversity: A Review From Uganda
Posted on July 24, 2018
Extensive data collected by park rangers highlights cattle grazing and poaching as the most prevalent illegal activities within a protected area of Uganda. READ MORE
Deforestation And Its Effects On Bird Communities
Posted on May 29, 2018
Scientists combine bird detection data with mathematical modelling and show that bird diversity is greater in forests not exposed to logging. READ MORE
Dog Talk: Adult Dogs Prefer ‘Dog-Directed’ Speec...
Posted on May 14, 2018
Using "naturalistic dog-directed speech" - similar to "infant directed speech" - improves dogs’ attention level, and may strengthen the bond between humans and their companions. READ MORE
Feeding The World Without Destroying Forests
Posted on May 11, 2018
Many options exist to meet the global food demand in 2050 without more deforestation, even at low crop-yield levels. This study explores future scenarios and potential ways forward. READ MORE
Environmental Gains From Individual Dietary Change Are Both ...
Posted on May 3, 2018
Eliminating all meat from your diet can reduce emissions by 35%, while changing from carbon-intensive meats to ones that are less so can net an 18% reduction. READ MORE
