Mammalian outer ear traced back to ancient fish gills
11:00am By NULLThe outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to…Dense human populations linked to longer urban coyote lifespans
10:26am By NULLTracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural…Synthetic beads mimic critical process in cell division, opening new paths for biomachines
8:54am By NULLIn a study that could help scientists better understand and manipulate cell division, RIKEN…'Killer' fungal gene could provide key to control of plant diseases
8:53am By NULLA critical gene that leads to the synthesis of a protein known as Knr4 could be the key to what…'Queen of the Wolves'—one of Yellowstone's oldest—dies after rival pack fight
7:18am By NULLOne of the oldest and most beloved wolves in Yellowstone National Park died after a fight with a…Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in Amazon
4:30am By NULLAs the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his…Yellowstone's standing dead trees pose growing wildfire danger
Wed 4:58pm By NULLStanding dead trees in Yellowstone National Park are growing wildfire hazards, especially near park…Study identifies coastal black pine trees resistant to tsunamis and strong winds
Wed 4:56pm By NULLResearchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii)…How macronucleophagy ensures survival in nitrogen-starved yeast
Wed 4:38pm By NULLAutophagy, the cell's essential housekeeping process, involves degrading and recycling damaged…Blue mussels in the Skagerrak more diverse than previously thought
Wed 4:37pm By NULLIn an article published in Evolutionary Applications, researchers from the University of Agder (UiA)…Why do birds make so many different sounds? A study gets at the underlying factors
Wed 4:10pm By NULLBirds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing…Tiny microbe colonies may use electrical signaling to coordinate their behavior
Wed 3:23pm By NULLA new study published in Science Advances reveals evidence of electrical signaling and coordinated…Killing the competition: Bacteria produce molecules that help viruses infect their rivals
Wed 3:12pm By NULLIn a new study, researchers at Indiana University Bloomington have discovered a new way that…Ash tree variability may offer restoration path post-beetle decimation
Wed 3:11pm By NULLThe invasive emerald ash borer, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was first found in…Toxin-antitoxin systems could target invasive and resistant bacteria
Wed 3:07pm By NULLIn a counterintuitive move, bacteria are known to produce self-destructive toxins. However, they…The difference between ecotypes and sourced plants in aquatic restoration
Wed 2:58pm By NULLA study released by the University of Florida explores the nuanced differences between ecotypes and…Uncovering clues to a natural gene-editing technique
Wed 2:43pm By NULLDiversity-generating retroelements (DGRs) are found in the genomes of microorganisms across the…Scientists unravel how ancient bacteria weave living mats—solving one of nature's oldest mysteries
Wed 2:21pm By NULLScientists have uncovered how cyanobacteria—Earth's first photosynthetic organisms—self-organize…Blueberry industry at risk as powdery mildew spreads worldwide
Wed 2:14pm By NULLA new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints…Scientists create scalable solution for analyzing single-cell data
Wed 2:03pm By NULLResearchers have amassed vast single-cell gene expression databases to understand how the smallest…
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