Alex Morrison

England

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Arctic peatlands expanding as climate warms

1 week ago | news.exeter.ac.uk | Alex Morrison

Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground observations to assess the edges of existing peatlands (waterlogged ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon). The study – led by the University of Exeter – found peatlands in the European and Canadian Arctic have expanded outwards in the last 40 years.
Can The XRP Price Still Hit $100 Amid The Crypto Market Carnage? Here’s What Smart Money Are Buying

2 weeks ago | cryptostudent.io | Alex Morrison

The XRP price’s target of $100 is in jeopardy as the crypto market turns bearish. The recent crypto market downturn was triggered by the brewing war tensions between Iran and Israel, with many analysts now less optimistic about the XRP price reaching $100. With the XRP price target out of reach, smart money is quietly shifting into FloppyPepe (FPPE), an AI token that could deliver up to 500x returns for early investors.
'Traffic light' dog-walking zones can benefit people, dogs & environment, says report

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Alex Morrison |Sadie Harley |Andrew Zinin

An estimated 12.5 million dogs live in the UK—up by about 30% since before the COVID pandemic. The RENEW project held workshops with conservationists and professionals working with dog owners to review evidence, and came up with recommendations to help reduce the potential impacts of dog walking on the environment.
Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation

3 weeks ago | news.exeter.ac.uk | Alex Morrison

Extractive activity in international waters – including fishing, seabed mining, and oil and gas exploitation – should be banned forever, according to top scientists. The high seas, the vast international waters beyond national jurisdiction, remain largely unprotected and are increasingly threatened.
Electric trucks overtaking diesel on lifetime cost

1 month ago | techxplore.com | Alex Morrison |Lisa Lock |Robert Egan

Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost—and smart policies can accelerate this transition, new research shows. Researchers compared the "total cost of ownership" of commercial vehicles—including purchase price, fuel/electricity and maintenance over the lifetime of a vehicle.
MEXC Strengthens its Security Reputation With Successful Hacken Security Audit

1 month ago | cryptostudent.io | Alex Morrison

Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has passed a full-spectrum security audit conducted by a Web3 cybersecurity firm, Hacken, further strengthening its reputation for user protection and platform security. In the recent review of MEXC’s mobile application infrastructure, Hacken found no severe or high-risk vulnerabilities, spotlighting the exchange’s strong defense mechanisms against potential exploits and cyber threats.
Wasp mums use remarkable memory when feeding offspring

1 month ago | news.exeter.ac.uk | Alex Morrison

Wasp mothers have stunning brainpower when it comes to feeding their young, new research shows. Digger wasps make a short burrow for each egg, stocking it with food and returning a few days later to provide more. The study reveals that mother wasps can remember the locations of up to nine separate nests at once, rarely making mistakes despite the fact nests are dug in bare sand containing hundreds belonging to other females.
Coastal megacities expose wildlife to 'relentless' boat traffic

1 month ago | phys.org | Alex Morrison

Coastal megacities expose ocean wildlife and habitats to "relentless" boat traffic, new research shows. The study focused on China's Greater Bay Area, a coastal megalopolis encompassing Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.
Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship

1 month ago | news.exeter.ac.uk | Alex Morrison

Friendship comes with complex pros and cons – possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas. Scientists examined over 20 years of data on 164 wild mountain gorillas, to see how their social lives affected their health. Costs and benefits changed depending on the size of gorilla groups, and differed for males and females.
Chip-shop fish among key seabed engineers

2 months ago | news.exeter.ac.uk | Alex Morrison

Many of the fish we eat play a key role in maintaining the seabed – and therefore our climate, new research shows. Convex Seascape Survey scientists assessed the role of fish in bioturbation (churning and reworking sediments) in shallow UK seas. The Atlantic cod – a staple in chip shops – jointly topped the list of these important “ecosystem engineers” (along with Atlantic hagfish and European eel).