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Skip the Junk Food and Dig into Some Healthy Summer Eating

Summer is traditionally the time for burgers and hot dogs fresh from the grill, fried chicken and cakes from church picnics, and funnel cakes, corn dogs, and ice cream from county and state fairs. While that all sounds delicious, consider how unhealthy a lot of that food is. A six-ounce corn dog served at a state fair has around 320 calories, is full of sodium, and has little dietary fiber. A funnel cake has around 760 calories, and a grilled hamburger patty calorie count can range from 220 to 307 calories, and that’s without the grilled buttered bun, a melted slice of cheese, and all the condiments. (more…)

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IBM Study Shows Data Breach Costs on the Rise; Financial Impact Felt for Years

Breaches Pose Growing Risk for Small Businesses, Costing up to 5% of Annual Revenue

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today announced the results of its annual study examining the financial impact of data breaches on organizations. According to the report, the cost of a data breach has risen 12% over the past 5 years1 and now costs $3.92 million on average. These rising expenses are representative of the multiyear financial impact of breaches, increased regulation and the complex process of resolving criminal attacks.2
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Ursachen der Wilderei von Elefanten

Studie zeigt Zusammenhang illegaler Jagd in Afrika mit Armut, Korruption und Nachfrage nach Elfenbein

Elefanten sind essenziell für die Savannen- und Waldökosysteme und spielen eine wichtige Rolle für den Ökotourismus in Afrika – jedoch hat die Wilderei in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten zu einem raschen Rückgang der Elefantenpopulationen beigetragen. (more…)

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Coffee for the birds

UD research investigates migratory birds’ habitat concerns on coffee farms

Coffee grown under a tree canopy is promoted as good habitat for birds, but recent University of Delaware research shows that some of these coffee farms may not be as friendly to our feathered friends as advertised.   (more…)

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Natürliches Insektizid schadet dem Grasfrosch nicht

Forschungsteam der Universität Tübingen prüft Alternative zu künstlichen Insektiziden als Mittel zur Stechmückenbekämpfung ‒ Kein Hinweis auf Schädigung von heimischen Amphibien

Weltweit ist ein starker Rückgang der Amphibien zu beobachten. Dazu tragen unter anderem künstliche Insektizide bei, die eigentlich Insekten als Pflanzenschädlinge oder Krankheitsüberträger eindämmen sollen. Eine Alternative bieten natürliche Insektizide, die von Bakterienstämmen produziert und bereits seit Jahrzehnten gezielt gegen Schadinsekten eingesetzt werden. (more…)

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