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Explosive Evolution Need Not Follow Mass Extinctions, Study of Ancient Zooplankton Finds
Fossil record of graptoloids
challenges the theory that
immediately after a mass
extinction, species develop
new physical traits at a
... > full story
Fish of Antarctica Threatened by Climate Change
A study of the evolutionary
history of Antarctic fish
and their "anti-freeze"
proteins illustrates how
tens of millions of years
ago a lineage of fish
... > full story
Where Big Fish Take Shelter Has Big Impact on Their Ability to Cope With Climate Change
The choices big fish make on
where to shelter could have
a major influence on their
ability to cope with climate
change, say scientists. In ... > full story
Why Fishermen Keep Fishing Despite Dwindling Catches
Half of fishermen would not
give up their livelihood in
the face of drastically
declining catches, according
to new research. A new
report challenges previously
... > full story
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Integrated Weed Management Best Response to Herbicide Resistance
February 9, 2012 — Over-reliance on glyphosate-type herbicides for weed control on US farms has created a dramatic increase in the number of genetically-resistant weeds, according to agricultural researchers, who say ... > full story -
Redder Ladybirds More Deadly, Say Scientists
February 6, 2012 — A ladybird's color indicates how well-fed and how toxic it is, according to scientists. This research directly shows that differences between animals' warning signals reveal how poisonous individuals ... > full story -
Invasive Alien Predator Causes Rapid Declines of European Ladybugs
February 6, 2012 — A new study provides compelling evidence that the arrival of the invasive non-native harlequin ladybird (ladybug) to mainland Europe and subsequent spread has led to a rapid decline in ... > full story -
Why Common Tree Is Toxic to Snowshoe Hares
February 6, 2012 — Biologists have uncovered why the chemical defenses in birch, a common type of tree found in North America, are toxic to snowshoe ... > full story -
'Yellow Biotechnology': Using Plants to Silence Insect Genes in a High-Throughput Manner
February 2, 2012 — 'Yellow biotechnology' refers to biotechnology with insects -- analogous to the green (plants) and red (animals) biotechnology. Active ingredients or genes in insects are characterized and used for ... > full story -
Heat and Cold Damage Corals in Their Own Ways
February 2, 2012 — Around the world coral reefs are facing threats brought by climate change and dramatic shifts in sea temperatures. While warming has been the primary focus for scientists and ocean policy managers, ... > full story -
Severe Python Damage to Florida's Native Everglades Animals Documented in New Study
January 30, 2012 — Precipitous declines in formerly common mammals in Everglades National Park in Florida have been linked to the presence of invasive Burmese pythons, according to new research. The study, the first to ... > full storyMore: -
Livestock, Not Mongolian Gazelles, Drive Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks
January 30, 2012 — Wildlife health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society have published evidence which supports the conclusion that Mongolian gazelles -- one of the most populous large land mammals on the ... > full story -
Long-Term Response Plan for Possible Cuban Oil Spill
January 30, 2012 — Researchers are working on long-term sustainability study to prepare for an oil spill that could catastrophically impact ... > full story -
What Do Killer Whales Eat in the Arctic?
January 29, 2012 — Killer whales are the top marine predator. The increase in hunting territories available to killer whales in the Arctic due to climate change and melting sea ice could seriously affect the marine ... > full story
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