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Verdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes
The verdict is in. The latest wildlife mystery in Nevada has been solved.
Ecology
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Climate change could significantly alter distribution of jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton in the Arctic Ocean
Gelatinous zooplankton, including jellyfish and other diverse, nearly transparent organisms, play important roles in marine ecosystems. Climate change is expected to significantly alter their populations and distributions. ...
Plants & Animals
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Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Bats, as the main predator of night-flying insects, create a selective pressure that has led many of their prey to evolve an early warning system of sorts: ears uniquely tuned to high-frequency bat echolocation. To date, ...
Plants & Animals
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Study shows that capuchin monkeys use sticks and stones to dig for food underground
Capuchin monkeys are omnivores whose diet in the wild may include buds, flowers, leaves, seeds, nuts, fruit, and berries; as well as birds, eggs, small mammals, mollusks and arthropods such as insects and spiders.
New candidate genes for human male infertility found by analyzing gorillas' unusual reproductive system
Despite their formidable bodies, male gorillas are lacking in one particular area of their anatomy.
Evolution
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Study supports theory that humans evolved the ability to run long distances to capture prey
A pair of anthropologists, one with Trent University, in Canada, the other with the University of California, Davis, in the U.S., reports evidence in support of a theory that humans developed the ability to run long distances ...
Discovery of the first ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs
Who were the earliest ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs? A Ph.D. student from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), with the support of a CNRS researcher, has identified a fossil that fills the gap between ...
Evolution
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Scientists develop sticky pesticide to combat pest insects
Researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Leiden University have engineered a biological barrier that protects plants from diseases and pests. It concerns a sticky substance that is sprayed on leaves, to ...
Biotechnology
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Study discovers distinct population of 'troublemaker' platelet cells appear with aging
As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease. For decades, ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Study finds antimicrobial resistance in soils Scotland-wide
Resistance to antibiotics has been found in the environment across Scotland, according to a new international study involving Strathclyde.
Ecology
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Scientists unlock mysteries of orangutan communication
In a study published in PeerJ, scientists have revealed the intricate vocal patterns of Bornean orangutans, shedding new light on the complexities of their communication. Titled "Vocal Complexity in the Long Calls of Bornean ...
Plants & Animals
18 hours ago
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Mosaic grassland landscapes are the most beneficial in terms of ecosystem services, Swiss study finds
Grass, clover and herbs are the foundation of Swiss agriculture: Two-thirds of Switzerland's agricultural land is grassland, much of which is barely suitable for arable farming. Vast areas of grassland are to be found primarily ...
Ecology
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Fetal cells can be traced back to the first day of embryonic development
Though more than 8 million babies have been born through in vitro fertilization (IVF), 70% of IVF implantations fail. As IVF is becoming a more common route to pregnancy in cases of infertility, there is a need for better ...
Cell & Microbiology
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High genetic diversity discovered in South African leopards
Researchers say the discovery of very high genetic diversity in leopards found in the Highveld region of South Africa has increased the need for conservation efforts to protect leopards in the country.
Plants & Animals
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Researchers uncover what makes some chickens more water-efficient than others
In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas have shown that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth.
Plants & Animals
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Meet the new insect killing Utah's fir trees: Research models impact of the balsam woolly adelgid
A nonnative tree-killing insect is invading northern Utah, attacking subalpine fir and potentially triggering yet another die-off of the region's long-stressed conifer forests.
Plants & Animals
11 hours ago
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How to ensure biodiversity data are FAIR, linked, open and future-proof
Within the Biodiversity Community Integrated Knowledge Library (BiCIKL) project, 14 European institutions from ten countries, spent the last three years elaborating on services and high-tech digital tools, in order to improve ...
Ecology
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Genetic discovery helps Angus producers protect their herds
When an East Texas cattle operation contacted Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service cattle specialists in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science after experiencing a rash of neurological, ...
Veterinary medicine
13 hours ago
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Mislabeled shark meat rampant in Australian markets, study finds
Researchers at Macquarie University have found a significant portion of shark meat sold in Australian fish markets and takeaway shops is mislabeled, including several samples from threatened species.
Plants & Animals
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Fine roots make the difference in metabolomes and microbiomes
Bacteria and fungi live together on the surface of plant roots, which can promote symbiotic interactions with the plant. Plant roots that are especially fine can support various niches for their microbial proliferations, ...
Ecology
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