Big data for big farming: How 5G and the metaverse are changing agriculture
4:27amA review of digital technologies in the International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology suggests that integration of mobile, 5G, wireless and the so-called metaverse could be a turning point in global agriculture. The use of this kind…Flamingos create water tornados to trap their prey
Mon 5:30pmFlamingos standing serenely in a shallow alkaline lake with heads submerged may seem to be placidly feeding, but there's a lot going on under the surface.Hunting for deadly snake fungus in Norway and Sweden
Mon 4:48pmResearchers at the University of Agder (UiA) and Uppsala University are examining hundreds of snakes from museum collections. They are looking for traces of a deadly fungal disease.Forty new moth species from the Philippines previously unknown to science discovered in collection
Mon 4:37pmIn two recent studies, scientists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin have identified and described 40 previously unknown moth species from the Philippines. The newly discovered species belong to the snout moth family (Crambidae), a diverse and often…Clear waters, hidden toxins: Viruses that combat algal blooms may actually increase risks for people…
Mon 4:16pmNew laboratory research shows that when viruses attack a species that forms toxic algal blooms, those thick, blue-green slicks that choke waterways and that threaten ecosystems, drinking water, and public health, what results might be even worse than before…From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the US
Mon 3:53pmOriginally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. After wreaking havoc in Florida's ecosystems, the exotic lizard was classified as an invasive species. But a recent discovery from the Florida…High-speed imaging captures mechanics of hormone-driven gene activation
Mon 3:40pmScientists at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have captured real-time footage showing how a key hormone receptor activates genes, offering a clearer view of one of the most fundamental processes in biology.Winter's coming but the heat stays on for Australia's coral reefs
Mon 2:20pmWith NOAA confirming late last month that more than 83% of the planet's reefs have been hit by extreme ocean heat since January 2023, scientists are finding that even the most resilient of Australia's coral reefs are struggling—including the subtropical…Why so many microbes fail to grow in the lab
Mon 1:21pmMicrobial ecosystems—for example, in seawater, the soil or in the human gut—are astonishingly diverse, but researchers often struggle to reproduce this diversity in the lab: Many microorganisms die when attempts are made to cultivate them.Invasive salmon, clams and seaweed are next threats to biodiversity in Britain
Mon 1:13pmPink salmon, purple Asian clams, marine invertebrates that form spaghetti-like colonies and a nematode worm that causes extensive deaths of trees are among the new entries in an experts' watchlist of invasive non-native species that could threaten Great…Colossal Bioscience's attempt to de-extinct the dire wolf is a dangerously deceptive publicity stunt
Mon 12:50pmColossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotech company, made headlines this April after falsely claiming to resurrect the extinct dire wolf. The company presents this as a breakthrough for conservation biology. However, our team of conservation geneticists at…Wily parasite kills human cells and wears their remains as disguise
Mon 11:43amThe single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year, killing nearly 70,000. Usually, this wily, shape-shifting amoeba causes nothing worse than diarrhea. But sometimes it triggers severe, even fatal disease by chewing ulcers in…Q&A: AI speeds up search for RNA-targeting drugs, opening new therapeutic possibilities
Mon 11:40amThe majority of RNAs in each of our cells don't code for any of the thousands of proteins that make up our bodies. Instead, noncoding RNAs have critical roles in many biological processes—such as gene expression—making them ideal targets for a variety of…Engineered Vibrio natriegens strain boosts bioremediation of complex pollutants in harsh…
Mon 11:20amA multi-institutional collaboration of synthetic biology research centers in China has developed a genetically engineered strain of Vibrio natriegens capable of bioremediating complex organic pollutants, including biphenyl, phenol, naphthalene, dibenzofuran,…Lethal bacteria use sugar-sensing mechanism to recognize and infect cells
Mon 11:17amScientists led by Karla Satchell, Ph.D., the Anne Stewart Youmans Professor of Microbiology at Northwestern University, have discovered previously unknown molecular mechanisms that help a type of food-borne bacteria recognize host cells and initiate infection…New atlas provides deeper understanding of which proteins work together in specific tissues
Mon 11:10amThe human body and its organs are composed of a wide variety of cell types. Although all cells contain the same genes, they function very differently—partly because protein interactions differ between cells.Brace for the seaweed invasion, Florida. It could be biggest ever
Mon 11:00amScientists at the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab, the point people for tracking the floating mats of seaweed called sargassum, are predicting what could be the state's worst seaweed season. In the latest report issued April 30, they…First evidence of mother-offspring attachment types in wild chimpanzees
Mon 11:00amHave you ever wondered how your childhood relationship with your parents shaped the person you are today? Scientists have long known that early attachment to caregivers plays a crucial role in human development, but what about one of our closest relatives, the…Insect trafficking poses a risk to wildlife and human health
Mon 10:56amFour men were recently arrested and fined for attempting to smuggle more than 5,000 ants out of Kenya. Aiming to sell them as part of the exotic pet trade, these ants were being stored in individual test tubes and syringes with small amounts of cotton wool for…How museum specimens could help save koalas from extinction
Mon 10:54amSince the late 1800s, koala numbers have declined dramatically, but it is not only their numbers that are disappearing. A recent analysis has shown that the variation of genes within koalas has also decreased, with some traits present in historical specimens…Generative AI is on track to shape the future of drug design
Mon 10:53amUsing advanced artificial intelligence, researchers have developed a novel method to make drug development faster and more efficient.Paramecium meets cyanobacterium: How two become one
Mon 10:45amWhen two organisms live together so closely that they merge into a functional unit, this is known as symbiosis. In the "1+1=1" project, an international, interdisciplinary research team is investigating how synthetic symbiosis between microorganisms can be…How tissues detect and repair damage to the body's hidden support system
Mon 10:30amA new study by Vanderbilt investigators has uncovered a previously unknown biological mechanism: how tissues detect and respond to damage in basement membranes, the thin layers of extracellular matrix that surround and support nearly every organ in the body.Farmers fear dingoes are eating their livestock—but predator poo tells an unexpected story
Mon 10:20amKilling carnivores to protect livestock, wildlife and people is an emotive and controversial issue that can cause community conflict. Difficult decisions about managing predators must be supported by strong scientific evidence.Fire ant colonies can switch from single to multiple queens under minority influence
Mon 10:19amGroups of social animals, including humans, can make complex decisions without a single central leader. Those choices aren't always made by the majority, however.Get ready, Massachusetts, the cicadas are coming: 'They can be really loud, as loud as a chainsaw'
Mon 9:30amSeventeen years after the Brood XIV cicadas last emerged as adults and annoyed people with their loud buzzing calls, they're coming back.Michigan pauses program to lethally gas nuisance geese at Belle Isle, other sites
Mon 9:10amThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has paused a pilot program that allowed for the collection and lethal gassing of nuisance Canada geese, according to a Friday letter from M. Scott Bowen, the state agency's director.Egg injection leads to healthier chicks
Mon 9:03amAn essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to University of Queensland research.Gene mutations help flowers mimic foul odor to attract carcass-loving pollinators
Mon 9:02amA wild ginger has a clever trick up its sleeve to lure in pollinators. No, it's not a sweet fragrance that fills the air, but the foul stench of rotting flesh and dung. To attract carrion-loving flies and beetles, the flowers of the plant genus Asarum brew a…The kids are hungry: Juvenile European green crabs just as damaging as adults, study finds
Mon 8:56amScientists at Washington State University have found that juvenile European green crabs can do as much damage as adults to shellfish and native sea plants, calling into question current methods to eradicate the invasive crustaceans.
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