EnvironmentIn Finland, the highest levels of microparticles in the past ten years have been recorded.
Environment
Nanoplastics spread to remote mountain peaks
EnvironmentFound at over 3100 meters altitude in the Alps.
Elephant uses hose for shower – surprises researchers
EnvironmentMary the elephant is said to have learned the advanced showering technique all by herself.
Planetary alignment – six planets to appear together in night sky
EnvironmentAt least four of the planets will soon be visible to the naked eye.
Pepparholm: “The Nordic region’s largest biological laboratory”
EnvironmentThe rich wildlife on the artificial island in Öresund continues to fascinate researchers.
Wildlife bridges – a Swedish environmental success story
EnvironmentNew wildlife bridges effectively reduce wildlife accidents on Swedish roads, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
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Carnivorous squirrels discovered
Environment“This was shocking... We had never seen this behavior before", notes biologist Jennifer E. Smith.
Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation
SwedenDisturbing images as the electricity giant sent a patrol of eight people with guards to a single mother in the countryside with radiation problems.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
WWF on stalled plastic pollution treaty: “Major failure”
EnvironmentThe failure of UN countries to agree on a binding treaty to stop plastic pollution is “a major failure” according to WWF.
Antidepressants may harm fish
EnvironmentExposure to the drug reduced the fishes' sperm motility and altered their behavior.
Devastating developments for Africa’s elephants
EnvironmentAccording to researchers, almost 80% of large animals have disappeared since the 1960s.
New UN body to protect the interests of indigenous peoples
EnvironmentThe advisory body will represent the views and ideas of indigenous peoples on nature protection and conservation efforts.
Plastic waste on beaches can now be detected from space
Environment“This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space”, says researcher Mariela Soto-Berelov.
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
Karl Hedin: “The forestry giants are pushing to shoot more moose”
EnvironmentThe forestry entrepreneur believes the damage caused by moose is exaggerated in order to reduce the population and exploit the forest.
Swedish government to dramatically reduce wolf population
EnvironmentOut of "consideration for people living and working in the vicinity of the wolf", the current wolf population of 375 animals will be reduced to just 170.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Icelandic summer the coldest in decades
IcelandThe average temperature during the summer was measured at between 8.3 and 8.4 degrees, the coldest since the 1990s.
The UK declares “butterfly emergency”
EnvironmentEight of the ten most common species have declined in the country.
Photographer captures bird not seen in 55 years
EnvironmentThe elusive New Britain Goshawk was photographed in the New Guinea rainforest.
Watch the elephant outsmart an electric fence
EnvironmentThe elephant solves the electric fence puzzle.
Children’s nature connection linked to parents’ socioeconomic status
Environment"Higher income correlated with children participating in more outdoor activities", the researchers note.
Deep-sea mountains thought to be home to 20 undiscovered species
EnvironmentThe researchers hope that the findings can "help inform future policies, safeguarding these pristine environments for future generations".
More deaths as Typhoon Yagi hits Hainan
EnvironmentDescribed as "one of the strongest typhoons to hit the region in the last decade".
Invasive species threaten Svalbard’s flora
Environment"Many of the species that do not belong in Svalbard may be able to spread over a much wider area than they are currently able to do".
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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Powerful new antibiotic discovered by accident
“Eco-friendly” cattle feed may have negative climate impact
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