A study of how the Natura 2000 network was implemented in the Netherlands and in Italy has been conducted. From this analysis, recommendations have been made to help other EU Member States implement and manage the network, which include providing local authorities with better information on and understanding of Natura 2000 and how to balance ecological, social and economic needs.

Researchers have found that farmer experience, concerns and motivation influence environmental outcomes for agri-environment schemes (AES), in a study in southern England. Farmers with more environmental-management experience and/or concern for wildlife created habitats that provided more pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies and winter seed for birds. The results suggest that supporting environmental learning among farmers may increase the success of AES.

To assess the risk posed by metals in the aquatic environment, Biotic Ligand Models (BLMs) were developed, and are now considered suitable for use in regulatory risk assessments. This study reviews the advantages of BLMs and BLM-based software tools, providing examples from across the EU, and offers recommendations for their widespread implementation.

A new show, featuring incredible experiments from the world of science, is coming to Harpenden Public Halls this Easter.

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel which closed its doors after going into administration has been bought by an international hotelier.

Following on from a hugely successful first year of touring, live music experience Rock For Heroes is returning next month.

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With its fresh and bold design, engaging content, and the creative use of augmented reality (AR) in its bimonthly magazine for students, NTU has earned approval from new and old readers alike, and now the evaluators at the prestigious International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards this year....

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Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact.

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.

The Big Picture Campaign is empowering youth to change the conversation about Type 2 diabetes with poetry that could help solve our country's food ills.

A tourist was able to photograph the epic collapse of Patagonian ice bridge Perito Moreno into an icy lake below.

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

To stimulate the appetite, try a glass of homemade vin de citron or vin d'orange.

Head to this neck of Minnesota for scenery, outdoor fun and a progressive vibe.

Cartagena, Colombia's Caribbean port city, might not enjoy the name recognition of Bogota or even Medellin, but it has many of the features of a bona fide mains

I've been covering the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for the past year or so and just wrote about it here on MNN last week.

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.

The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

Researchers working on the ASSISI project recently tested the limits of interspecies communication by constructing a makeshift robot translator.

After decades of testing, agency says 50 remaining chimps will be retired to a sanctuary.

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.

Travel destinations are beginning to cater to visitors who would rather immerse themselves in local culture than just tour a place.

Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.

Vanlife is a popular way to travel can that seem pricy for shorter trips — but not if you borrow or rent a minivan.

Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains

Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.

Today's hard-to-reach consumers are turning from traditional media to new forms of electronic entertainment, making them more difficult to reach through classic advertising mediums. One way to address this is through advergames.

Few people realize the power of experiential exercises. Fewer still know how to make full use of them. But those who do are able to unlock the reservoirs of positive energy present in their body.

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As Squamish, on B.C.'s busy west coast, cements its reputation as the Outdoor Capital of Canada, it opens up a challenge, what do you do if you can't or don't want to do extreme sports?

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Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North, located near Dunwoody, Georgia, offers superior lodging for fans attending Georgia Tech basketball games.

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Six marketing experts sit down with Kerry O'Shea Gorgone at Adobe Summit to talk customer experience, creativity and innovation, the 25th anniversary of digital advertising, and more.

Mark Smith of Kitewheel shares research findings from the 2019 State of the Customer Journey report, and explains how the data reveal B2B as the biggest growth sector in customer journey management.

Joe Lazauskas, head of marketing at Contently, shares advice on using storytelling for content marketing and successfully managing digital transformation. He also discusses the resurgence of interest in customer experience.