Global study shows causes for the dominance of woody plants in drylands
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Oct 15, 2024, 12:03 pm By NULLRoses are one of the world's most beloved and widely cultivated ornamental plants, captivating…Tube sock-like skunk can cover more ground than deer, study finds
Oct 15, 2024, 11:54 am By NULLA study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more…Tubeworms, snails and other weird creatures found under the seafloor
Oct 15, 2024, 11:53 am By NULLScientists for the first time have uncovered an underworld of animal life thriving beneath the…Bonobos may be more vulnerable than previously thought, suggests genetics study
Oct 15, 2024, 11:50 am By NULLBonobos, endangered great apes that are among our closest relatives, might be more vulnerable than…Biological control generates 'desirable outcomes' within all One Health dimensions, research reveals
Oct 15, 2024, 11:50 am By NULLNew CABI-led research has revealed that biological control generates "desirable outcomes" within all…Testing effects of perennial cover crops on soil health and corn production
Oct 15, 2024, 11:50 am By NULLCorn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating…From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Oct 15, 2024, 11:47 am By NULLSome bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom.…Vitamin B₁'s journey in your body, and why it matters
Oct 15, 2024, 11:25 am By NULLVitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is essential for the survival of our cells. The human body can't…Study demonstrates role of public participation in environmental policy decision-making
Oct 15, 2024, 11:24 am By NULLAs updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) usher in a new era requiring inclusive…Scientists discover 'selfish DNA' crucial for early human development
Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 am By NULLA critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our own genes, but by DNA…Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to 'artificial hibernation' for humans?
Oct 15, 2024, 10:41 am By NULLThe mechanical properties of red blood cells (erythrocytes) at various temperatures could play an…Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
Oct 15, 2024, 10:39 am By NULLUniversity of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation…Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi
Oct 15, 2024, 10:38 am By NULLThe UK and north-western Europe have had a particularly wet 2024. Extreme weather patterns caused by…Study shows wild birds' health and likely survival is affected by the gut microbiome
Oct 15, 2024, 10:08 am By NULLResearchers at University College Cork (UCC) have found that the gut microbiome affects the health…Bacteria discovered in healthy vertebrate brains point to a potential role in brain function
Oct 15, 2024, 10:01 am By NULLResearchers at the University of New Mexico have identified the presence of bacteria in the healthy…New bacteria-based therapy shows promise for fighting cancer
Oct 15, 2024, 10:01 am By NULLEven as cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, bacteria-based cancer therapy presents an…Giving First Nations names to bird species is more complex and contentious than you might think
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Oct 15, 2024, 9:20 am By NULLA trio of scientists from Rutgers University–New Brunswick is studying the potential of turning a…Washington state's older forests capture carbon better than nearly any other
Oct 15, 2024, 8:16 am By NULLThey tower and drip, their curtains of moss damp in windblown fog: rainforests of the Pacific…
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