Study uncovers major hidden human-driven bird extinctions
Dec 19, 2023, 11:00 am By NULLHumans have wiped out around 1,400 bird species—twice as many as previously thought—with major…Better fossil dating could help to clear up human evolution
Dec 19, 2023, 10:42 am By NULLTiming is crucial when it comes to understanding the origins of humanity. Developing better dating…A bacterial toolkit for colonizing plants
Dec 19, 2023, 10:39 am By NULLUsing a novel experimental approach, Max Planck researchers have discovered a core set of genes…Antarctic krill head south: Scientists fear the movement will have a negative impact on predators
Dec 19, 2023, 10:35 am By NULLSome populations of Antarctic krill are shifting south, closer to Antarctica, as ocean warming and…A new inactive form of p38α protein discovered
Dec 19, 2023, 10:09 am By NULLp38α protein, a key enzyme in the regulation of various cellular functions, plays a crucial role in…Deep-sea octopus squid give up their secrets to a healthy, varied diet
Dec 19, 2023, 10:08 am By NULLFlinders University researchers have taken a look at why the large Dana octopus squid, which can…Research suggests climate change will disrupt many age-old partnerships between aspen trees and fungi
Dec 19, 2023, 9:55 am By NULLStanding in an aspen grove, surrounded by slender white trunks and a canopy of leaves that rustle in…Single-celled protists in the guts of animals thrive without mitochondria, study finds
Dec 19, 2023, 9:44 am By NULLAlmost all eukaryotic organisms, from plants and animals to fungi, can't survive without…Newly discovered hedgehog species diverged from others more than a million years ago
Dec 19, 2023, 9:18 am By NULLResearchers at Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China, have announced the discovery of a new species…Scientists construct a synthetic yeast genome
Dec 19, 2023, 9:18 am By NULLChromosomes are long DNA molecules that collectively form a genome, containing all the genetic…Washington sets aside 2,000 acres of forest for conservation, cancels timber sale near Elwha River
Dec 19, 2023, 7:00 am By NULLWashington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has announced a proposal to conserve some 2,000…Release of five wolves in the Colorado mountains begins first-of-its kind state reintroduction effort
Dec 19, 2023, 6:39 am By NULLFive wolves dashed out of crates and into the Colorado landscape on Monday, culminating three years…Microwaves heat the soil to eliminate pests and help farmers manage soil diseases
Dec 19, 2023, 4:15 am By NULLA research team led by Dr. Sunshin Jung at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has…Mapping bedbugs: S Korean blockchain engineer fights infestation with data
Dec 19, 2023, 4:12 am By NULLWhen news broke about a bedbug outbreak in his native South Korea, 29-year-old blockchain engineer…Machine learning could help scientists understand why birds are eating plastic
Dec 18, 2023, 4:54 pm By NULLSeabirds in the Pacific Ocean are eating plastic and feeding it to their chicks. But we know…Hotter weather caused by climate change could mean more mosquitos, according to study
Dec 18, 2023, 4:53 pm By NULLA warmer environment could mean more mosquitos as it becomes harder for their predators to control…Meal sharing for a longer life? Insects may hold the secret
Dec 18, 2023, 4:51 pm By NULLInsect species which are closely related and eat a similar balance of nutrients in their diet live…Giant bacterium powers itself with unique processes
Dec 18, 2023, 4:43 pm By NULLNot all bacteria are created equal. Most are single-celled and tiny, a few ten-thousandths of a…Research explores cell-based theory of consciousness and what it entails
Dec 18, 2023, 4:22 pm By NULLHumans and other animals with brains perhaps aren't the only beings on the planet to experience…Apple tree conversion to narrow walls via hedging, root pruning
Dec 18, 2023, 4:14 pm By NULLFruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into…
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