Killing of Jaguar Pushes Survival in Gran Chaco to Brink The Plight of Jaguars in the Gran Chaco The mysterious and majestic jaguar, a symbol of power and beauty, is facing unprecedented threats to its survival in the Gran Chaco region. This area, a hotspot of biodiversity, has become a battleground for jaguar conservation as increasing human activity infringes on their natural habitat.

I was raised to believe that it was rude to tell people I told you so. Yet that’s pretty much the essence of the scientific method: we test hypotheses by making predictions, then checking to see which told us the correct result in advance of the experiment.

Nach dem israelischen Einmarsch in den Süden des Libanons ist die Angst vor einer Eskalation der Gewalt groß – auch in Deutschland. Schließlich haben viele der nach Europa geflohenen Syrer:innen Familienangehörige im Libanon, um deren Wohlergehen sie sich nun sorgen.

Good morning friends! I'm sitting here with my fourth espresso of the morning, still buzzing about a white paper from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB). It’s about minerals! So exciting! :-P Ok, I am being a little silly, but some of the enthusiasm that comes from my AI podcast hosts friends gets campy and I start to feel it too.

Explore the Majestic Beauty of Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton National Park, nestled in the awe-inspiring landscape of the American West, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and adventure. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an avid hiker, or someone seeking a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Grand Teton National Park offers something for everyone.

Uljana Feest reviews Split and Splice: A Phenomenology of Experimentation, by Hans-Jörg Rheinberger

At a symposium of the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting, I explored how peer learning could help us tackle five critical challenges that limit effectiveness in global health.

The OMP summary from the PKP Turin Sprint, hosted by the CRAFT-OA project in October 2024, is now available. Sprints involve PKP community members joining diverse groups to work on PKP software and support. In October, the CRAFT-OA project and the University of Turin hosted eight working groups at the PKP Turin Sprint. This is a summary of one such group’s work.

Understanding the Surge in Orca Attacks on Boats Orca whales, also known as killer whales, have long fascinated scientists and marine enthusiasts alike. However, recent reports have highlighted a puzzling behavior: increased attacks on boats. This begs the question, what is driving orcas to exhibit this unusual behavior?

Matt Boyd & Nick Wilson TLDR/Summary The US Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act (2022) mandated assessment of six major threats that could significantly harm human civilisation: pandemics, climate change, nuclear war, asteroid/comet impacts, supervolcano eruptions, and artificial intelligence (AI). RAND has produced a report representing the first comprehensive US government-mandated assessment of these risks.

Summary Classification of Academic Search Tools by Skill and Performance : This post explores a framework for categorizing academic search tools based on their skill cap (the expertise needed to use them effectively) and performance cap (the potential quality of results they can yield), drawing parallels to gaming strategies.