Chris Packham: My dogs saved my life Naturalist Chris Packham speaks at New Scientist Live about the six species that changed his life
https://www.newscientist.com/v....ideo/2500988-chris-p

Pressure makes perfect: refining essential oil production A researcher from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has pioneered an innovative essential oil extraction process that could cut costs and increase yields.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/pressure-makes-per

Where should our conservation priorities lie? Reptiles could overtake amphibians as the highest priority for conservation among vertebrates, according to Aussie and international researchers who looked at conservation priorities for all land vertebrates globally – totalling 33,560 species. The team developed the new measurement tool, the Proactive Conservation Index (PCI), which factors in different future threats such as climate change, land-use change, and invasive species, and combines this with data about the species such as body size, reproductive rate, and geographical range. When comparing this to the widely-used IUCN Red List, which mostly looks at past and current (rather than future) threats, the team found broadly similar trends, aside from a few key priority differences, including that reptiles ranked as higher priority than amphibians, and that arid regions, tropical islands, and tropical montane forests could be heavily affected by future threats.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/where-should-our-c

Electrochemical method promising faster battery charging, higher energy density, and extended lifespan developed Scientists have developed a novel electrochemical method that promises faster battery charging times and extended operational lifespan. The researchers’ findings offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors. They provide a robust framework that enables faster operation, greater efficiency, and extended lifespan in energy storage and conversion devices. According to the study, the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/scientists-develop

Myth busted: Vocal fry isn't just a 'girl thing' A new study has found that young Australian women are no more likely than young men to speak with a “creak” in their voices, contradicting popular and media perceptions that creaky voice – also known as vocal fry – is a mainly female phenomenon in modern English.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/myth-busted-vocal-