Abstract
This paper presents the findings of our fourth annual horizon-scanning exercise, which aims to identify topics that increasingly may affect conservation of biological diversity. The 15 issues were identified via an iterative, transferable process by a team of professional horizon scanners, researchers, practitioners, and a journalist. The 15 topics include the commercial use of antimicrobial peptides, thorium-fuelled nuclear power, and undersea oil production.
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Publication types
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Congress
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
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Aquaculture / trends
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Aquatic Organisms
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Autoimmune Diseases / etiology
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Biodiversity
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Cocos
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Conservation of Natural Resources / trends*
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Coral Reefs
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DNA / analysis
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Extinction, Biological
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Extraction and Processing Industry / trends
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Forestry / trends
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity / etiology
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Nuclear Power Plants / statistics & numerical data
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Nucleic Acids / chemical synthesis
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Printing / trends
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Solar Energy / statistics & numerical data
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Thorium
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Water Cycle
Substances
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Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
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Nucleic Acids
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Thorium
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DNA