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Ecology
Technology for ecology and inspired by ecology. Here you will find the latest innovations in bio-inspired robotics to the damage inflicted upon ecology and remedied by technology.
Ponds To Accelerate Climate Change With Methane
By reducing the amount of carbon dioxide stored in ponds and increasing the methane they release, new research…
Drones Count Small Birds In Ornithological Surveys
A new study from The Auk: Ornithological Advances tests a new approach to wildlife monitoring, using drones, and…
Tropical Cyclone Dineo Caught On Camera
Yesterday (February 13th) saw the fifth tropical cyclone of the Southern Indian Ocean season formed, and NASA’s…
It’s All About The Eyes – Down In The Deep Dark Sea
The bottom of the ocean is a very mysterious and sometimes dangerous place. Deep-sea dwellers and creatures often…
Earth’s ocean absorbs more carbon, but marine life suffers
Researchers determine why the ocean has absorbed more carbon over the past decade
Less of carbon dioxide (CO2) …
What You Need To Know About Greenhouse Gases
Most people think immediately of carbon dioxide when hearing the words, 'greenhouse gas'. This is indeed the…
Capturing Carbon Dioxide Emissions And Saving Energy
The need to generate more electrical power can lead in two directions, and both exact huge costs. Power plants can…
Jumping Spiders Show Their True Colors
While most people are petrified of spiders, the few arachnophiles out there will find tiny spider dancers who can…
Hummingbird inspires novel wind turbine design
A new type of wind turbine has been developed by a Tunisian company called Tyer Wind, and is based on what the…
Grapefruit-sized underwater robots mimic ocean life
To offer scientists a tool to study ocean currents and the tiny creatures they transport, researchers at Scripps…