does Does preservation of biodiversity also protect ecosystem services? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:26:31 +0100 Measures to protect biodiversity can also improve carbon storage and water flow regulation, research indicates. In a Spanish protected area, researchers mapped biodiversity, carbon storage and water flow regulation, and found there was substantial overlap between the three. Full Article
does As Amazon rises, so does the opposition By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:30:00+05:30 One of Athena’s larger goals is to end what it describes as a system in which Amazon competes with other companies to make and sell goods and then dictates the terms by which those competitors find their customers on Amazon’s platform and controls how they ship their wares to market. Full Article
does How does intensive agriculture threaten farmland bird populations? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:30:27 +0100 Intensive agriculture is widely recognised as a major cause of declining farmland bird populations. New research has identified which aspects of agricultural intensification are most damaging to farmland bird numbers, examining bird populations at seven farmland sites across Europe. The researchers found that simplified landscapes created by intensive agriculture reduced bird numbers at the sites. Full Article
does Alder tree decline in Europe: how does climate affect the spread of damaging pathogen? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 9:23:19 GMT Milder winters under climate change could increase the extent of alder tree (Alnus glutinosa) decline in Europe due to the increased spread of the pathogen Phytophthora alni, a recent study has found. However, this may be offset by hotter summers, which reduce the severity of the disease. Full Article
does How effectively does the Birds Directive protect birds? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:01:23 GMT Special conservation measures for bird species are required in EU Member States under Annex I of the Birds Directive. This study measured the efficacy of the Directive by comparing the population trends of these species to those of non-Annex I species. Annex I species had more positive trends in population from 1980–2012, despite extensive climate changes. Full Article
does How does climate change affect birds? New tool provides accurate measurements to support biodiversity targets By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:12:34 +0100 A new long-term monitoring study is the first to demonstrate that climate changes are having divergent effects on populations of bird species across Europe and the United States. The study identifies broad-scale impacts on the abundance of common bird species over a 30-year period, to show that, overall, populations of bird species across both continents are being affected by changes in climate. The research adds to a growing body of evidence that climate change is affecting biodiversity either positively or adversely, depending on species’ climate preferences. Full Article
does Does fire influence wolf distribution and breeding-site selection? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 13 June 2019 11:23:19 GMT Wildfires are projected to become an increasingly common occurrence and are a major driver of habitat disturbance, yet little research to date has examined how the relationship between fire and landscape attributes affects large carnivores, such as the grey wolf (Canis lupus). The results of this study suggest that wolves are remarkably resilient to fire, persisting and breeding in a human-dominated landscape even under intensive fire regimes. However, burnt landscapes may induce higher exposure to human disturbance and persecution due to limited refuge conditions. Full Article
does Does ISO 14001 certification reduce industry pollution? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:31:31 +0100 Companies with environmental standard ISO 14001 certification may emit just as much air pollution as non-certified companies, according to a recent study. The results suggest companies see ISO 14001 as a way to appear environmentally responsible rather than to actively improve their environmental credentials. Full Article
does How does the Brexit 50p compare to the rarest and most valuable British coins in circulation? By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:11:47 GMT Full Article structure:business structure:regwall-gallery topics:things/currency topics:things/pound
does How Much Oil Does OPEC Really Have? By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:38:06 GMT With Saudi Arabia as the linchpin, OPEC's importance in the global oil market is clear. Full Article
does Does your communication style depend on the social media site you're on? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:41:12 +0000 How you use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media sites may change depending on the format — and who you're talking to. Full Article Computers
does Does Bigfoot belong on a license plate? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:30:09 +0000 State Sen. Ann Rivers thinks Bigfoot should be on the Washington state license plates and could even help save state parks. Full Article Travel
does Everything really does taste sweeter when you're in love By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:04:35 +0000 Even water tastes sweeter when you're in love, new research finds. Full Article Arts & Culture
does More than 200 tornadoes have ravaged the U.S. in the last 12 days By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 16:24:59 +0000 From Texas and Colorado through the Midwest, South and East Coast, tornadoes are tearing through the U.S. Full Article Climate & Weather
does Does the government really care what's in your child's bag lunch? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:00:31 +0000 Sensational headlines and varying reports about a North Carolina school lunch incident would have us think so. Full Article Healthy Eating
does Climate change doesn't exist in Florida, apparently By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:07:19 +0000 One of the states most at risk from climate change has reportedly banned officials from using the phrase 'climate change.' Full Article Climate & Weather
does Does your organic baby formula contain arsenic? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:30:44 +0000 A newly published study finds that there may be dangerous levels of arsenic in some baby formulas. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
does Just because your baby is crying doesn't mean you should feed her, research says By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:13:36 +0000 Parents may be teaching babies to use food as a comfort, which leads to obesity later in life, studies show. But as a parent, I'm not buying it. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
does Does it really make a difference if you tear or chop vegetables? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:51:26 +0000 If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them. Full Article Healthy Eating
does What does your virtual self have to do with the real world? By www.nsf.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:50:54 +0000 Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
does How much does a good attitude matter when you're fighting a serious illness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 18:57:59 +0000 Experts are divided on the power of spirituality and an upbeat mindset. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
does Why does Easter move around on the calendar? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:23:29 +0000 The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. Full Article Arts & Culture
does Does Mazda speak for the trees? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:38:54 +0000 The poor Lorax is turned into a shill for SUVs, with kids failing to appreciate the subtleties. And it gets worse than that horrible TV ad. Full Article Transportation
does The FruitGuys, or what does mango really taste like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:53:04 +0000 Seasonal, local(ish) fruit delivery from small farmers right on your office or home doorstep. Yum. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
does What is Dudeism? And what does it have to do with Buddhism? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:18:08 +0000 The Day of the Dude is now celebrated worldwide. Full Article Arts & Culture
does Yoga doesn't ease asthma symptoms, study finds By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:25:56 +0000 Even though some people practice yoga to treat their asthma, the exercise does not appear to alleviate asthma symptoms in adults. Full Article Allergies
does What does the oldest human music in the world sound like? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:52:44 +0000 Songs, melodies and tunes transcend time in a way that no other language can. Full Article Arts & Culture
does What does 'sustainable supply chain' mean for the planet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:03:09 +0000 As commerce becomes increasingly global, American corporations are taking steps to develop sustainable supply chains that span the country and the planet. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
does With latest design, Blu Homes does modern green prefab Wright By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 03:00:57 +0000 Blue Homes' view-ready Balance prefab finds a most appropriate home on the ancestral stomping grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin. Full Article Remodeling & Design
does Does the world's 'loneliest' tree mark the start of a new epoch? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:54:12 +0000 A Sitka spruce on Campbell Island may be the 'golden spike' that denotes the controversial beginning of the Anthropocene epoch. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
does Does ancient cave art provide the clues to early human language? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:26:24 +0000 A paper hypothesizes that some of our language skills evolved out of specific cave art features. Full Article Arts & Culture
does Environmental shockvertising: Does it work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:57:20 +0000 Two new video campaigns by Greenpeace are brave and forthright in making their point, but do they go too far? Full Article Computers
does How does a solar eclipse affect animals? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:25:36 +0000 Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react. Full Article Animals
does Does Congress have a low energy IQ? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:31:41 +0000 One man says a century of rhetoric on oil shale shows that it's an idea that will never come to fruition. Full Article Energy
does Does 'fracking' need a new name? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:57:59 +0000 Does 'fracking' need a new name? The slang for hydraulic fracturing sounds dirty and disconcerting — and now a study finds it even curbs support for the contr Full Article Energy
does If you avoid junk food, doesn't it make sense that food banks would, too? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:55:18 +0000 As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food. Full Article Healthy Eating
does How does an atom smasher work? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:49:45 +0000 Particle accelerators do more than collide subatomic particles and atoms together — they provide clues about the universe. Full Article Research & Innovations
does When spring cleaning doesn't bring you joy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:23:41 +0000 If you can't bring yourself to go all Marie Kondo on spring cleaning this year, try taking more attainable baby steps. Full Article Healthy Spaces
does Why does this volcano appear to spew blue lava? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:43:01 +0000 Photographer explains the story behind Indonesia's majestic Kawah Ijen volcano, which appears to spew eerie blue lava. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
does How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch affect marine life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:07:37 +0000 This infographic breaks down how plastic pollution is killing marine life and what you can do to prevent it. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
does How does an oatmeal brand reinvent itself for a new generation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 05 May 2019 12:51:44 +0000 Flahavan's Irish Oats courts millennials with stories and unconventional recipes. Full Article Healthy Eating
does Think air quality doesn't matter? Look at Pittsburgh in the 1940s By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:22:19 +0000 Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past. Full Article Healthy Spaces
does City life doesn't affect asthma rates as formerly thought By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:40:51 +0000 Research found no major difference in asthma rates of inner-city kids and those in other communities. Full Article Healthy Spaces
does 8 foreign food words English doesn't have By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:18:44 +0000 The Finns have a word for drinking alone at home in your underwear. What other cool foreign food words don't we have? Full Article Arts & Culture
does Does Mercury hold clues to the birth of Earth's moon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:22:01 +0000 Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born. Full Article Space
does What does your handwriting reveal about you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:19:31 +0000 Want to delve inside someone's subconscious? Graphology might hold a key. Full Article Arts & Culture
does Fracking vs. beer: Does natural gas exploration threaten America's breweries? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:04:33 +0000 If fracking techniques pollute water supplies, what will happen to beer production? Full Article Beverages
does From Shard to shoebox: Renzo Piano does micro-housing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:03:09 +0000 Famed architect Renzo Piano completes a self-sustaining micro-home named Diogene. Full Article Remodeling & Design
does Does Shake Shack live up to the hype? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:11:14 +0000 When you want a good, sustainable, quick burger and fries, the Shake Shack is a great option. The Shake Shack is a growing chain of restaurants that started as Full Article Healthy Eating
does Life Cycle Analysis doesn't budge outcome of the great dishwasher debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 19:38:46 +0000 Even if you take the energy and water it takes to build a dishwasher into account, it still beats washing by hand. Full Article Energy