Duke University Marine Laboratory: A Beacon of Hope in Climate Change and Ocean Sciences On September 5, 2024, Duke University (2024 USNews Ranking: 7) unveiled a documentary highlighting the groundbreaking work of its Marine Laboratory, located in Beaufort, North Carolina, approximately 200 miles from the main campus. This facility serves as a unique educational environment […]
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Educational Practices for Environmental Protection and Sustainability
The Role of Environmental Documentaries in Higher Education: A Case Study from the University of California-Santa Barbara On August 20, 2024, the University of California-Santa Barbara (2024 USNews Ranking: 35) (UC Santa Barbara) hosted a screening of environmental documentaries at the Pollock Theater as part of the Coastal Media Project. This annual event showcases the […]
Innovative Technology and Community Involvement: The Rhisotope Project for Endangered Rhino Protection
The Rhisotope Project: A Beacon of Hope in Wildlife Conservation On July 29, 2024, Caitlin Johnson, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University, collaborated with the Rhisotope project team from South Africa to utilize radioactive isotopes in the protection of endangered rhinoceroses, aiming to curb poaching activities. This innovative project involves implanting radioactive materials into […]
The Survival Crisis of Painted Bat and the Impact of Wildlife Trade
The Threat of Wildlife Trade: A Focus on Bats and Their Ecosystem Role On July 16, 2024, researchers from the University of California-Davis (2024 USNews Ranking: 28) and the City University of New York released a study that raised alarms about the survival of wild bats being sold as decorative items. The research specifically highlighted […]
