Less Invasive : Science World Report

Jul 01, 2015 02:18 PM EDT

Invasive Species May Have Spread More with the Help of Europeans

Europeans may have unknowingly helped the spread of an invasive plant species in the United States. Researchers have found that human-caused factors are far more important to the spread of an invasive species than the traits that the species may possess.

Dec 11, 2014 01:39 PM EST

Invasive Species Can Alter Entire Landscapes and Ecosystems

How much can an invasive species impact an ecosystem? It has the potential to alter entire landscapes, according to a new study.

Dec 10, 2014 09:16 AM EST

Invasive Species May Dominate Wetlands as the Climate Changes

It turns out that as the climate changes, wetlands may be far more vulnerable to invasive species. Scientists have discovered that invasive species may have the advantage as temperatures shift.

Oct 04, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Herbivores Combat Invasive Species in Diverse Plant Communities

Herbivores, like caterpillars, play a major role when it comes to protecting habitats from invasive species. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at their impact, stressing their importance in ecosystems across the globe.

Mar 06, 2014 04:22 PM EST

How Facebook Can Learn To Properly Collect Big Data and Be Less Invasive

Over 800 million people worldwide use the social media website Facebook. Unsurprisingly, the social media site been the subject of much debate in recent years because personal information has been exposed to many advertising and Internet tracking companies.

Sep 30, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Less Invasive Tests for Detecting Cervical Cancer Coming Soon

An international team from a Virginia based pharmaceutical company, Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, has discovered a pioneering way of detecting fatal cervical cancer in India.