New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions—vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll
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Nov 22, 2024, 2:01 pm By NULLAgroforestry systems, which integrate trees and shrubs into farming, are vital to achieving…Non-genetic reprogramming method to restore sweat gland function shows promise for burn victims
Nov 22, 2024, 1:59 pm By NULLSweat glands are vital for regulating body temperature, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting…Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches
Nov 22, 2024, 1:18 pm By NULLSome sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene…Caste differentiation in ants: How a specific hormone regulates the process
Nov 22, 2024, 1:07 pm By NULLScientists from the University of Copenhagen have revealed how a specific hormone regulates ant…Scientists develop method 'tetraplex digital PCR assay' for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida
Nov 22, 2024, 12:49 pm By NULLScientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida's…tRNAs help some mRNAs get lost in translation
Nov 22, 2024, 11:22 am By NULLScientists have discovered that tRNAs can determine how long mRNAs exist in a cell, causing some…Fossil discovery reveals giant worm lizard with snail-cracking jaws
Nov 22, 2024, 11:07 am By NULLAn international team of researchers has discovered a new fossil worm lizard species in Tunisia.…New technique points to unexpected uses for snoRNA across many cell types
Nov 22, 2024, 11:00 am By NULLDynamic, reversible modifications of DNA and RNA regulate how genes are expressed and transcribed,…Parasaurolophus pipes: Modeling the dinosaur's crest to study its sound
Nov 22, 2024, 9:37 am By NULLFossils might give a good image of what dinosaurs looked like, but they can also teach scientists…AI and genus-conditioned algorithms create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees
Nov 22, 2024, 9:37 am By NULLThe Irish philosopher George Berkely, best known for his theory of immaterialism, once famously…More than 40% of coral species face extinction, according to new research
Nov 22, 2024, 9:10 am By NULLFollowing a global assessment, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has revealed that 44% of…Journals co-publish call to action for collaborative microbiological research to combat climate change
Nov 22, 2024, 9:04 am By NULLResearchers and 14 scientific journals worldwide are calling on governments and industry to take…Humpback whale nursery hotspot detected in Australian waters
Nov 22, 2024, 8:23 am By NULLMarine biologists from The University of Western Australia have recommended protection measures for…'Doomsday fish' washed ashore in California, but what does that mean?
Nov 22, 2024, 7:33 am By NULLIf one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of a disaster to come, how bad will it be if three wash…Gabon forest elephant forays into villages spark ire
Nov 22, 2024, 4:38 am By NULLIn heavily forested Gabon, elephants are increasingly wandering into villages and destroying crops,…Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach
Nov 22, 2024, 4:32 am By NULLThe only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days…
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