
Life Scientists View Biodiversity Through a Whole New Dimension: Body Size, Feeding Rates
How can blue whales, the
largest animals on the
planet, survive by feeding
on krill, shrimp-like
creatures that are the size
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Mystery of Monarch Butterfly Migration Takes New Turn
A prevailing theory contends
that eastern and western
monarchs are genetically
distinct, and that genetic
mechanisms trigger their
divergent migratory paths.
... > full story

Blowing in the Wind: How Hidden Flower Features Are Crucial for Bees
As gardeners get busy
filling tubs and borders
with colorful bedding
plants, scientists have
discovered more about what
... > full story

It Took Earth Ten Million Years to Recover from Greatest Mass Extinction
It took some 10 million
years for Earth to recover
from the greatest mass
extinction of all time,
latest research has
... > full story
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Plants Previously Thought to Be 'Stable' Found to Be Responding to Climate Change
June 1, 2012 Many wild plant species thought to be "stable" in the face of climate change are actually responding to global warming, say ... > full story -
Even Early Human Hands Left Prominent Ecological Footprints
June 1, 2012 Early human activity has left a greater footprint on today's ecosystem than previously thought, say ... > full story -
Land and Sea Species Differ in Climate Change Response
May 29, 2012 Marine and terrestrial species will likely differ in how they respond to climate change according to a new study by Simon Fraser University and Australia's University of ... > full story -
Gourmet Butterflies Speed North
May 24, 2012 A new study has shown how a butterfly has changed its diet, and consequently has sped northwards in response to climate change. Researchers found that warmer summers have allowed the Brown Argus ... > full story -
Brightly Colored Bird Bills Indicate Good Health
May 24, 2012 Female bill color reflects the health of the bird, a new study shows. Females with more colorful bills have higher antibody levels, indicating greater strength and the ability to fight off ... > full story -
DNA Evidence Shows That Marine Reserves Help to Sustain Fisheries
May 24, 2012 Biologists have presented the first evidence that areas closed to all fishing are helping to sustain valuable Australian fisheries. The scientists applied a forensic DNA profiling approach to track ... > full storyMore: -
New Genetic Method Developed to Pinpoint Individuals' Geographic Origin
May 24, 2012 Scientists have developed an innovative approach for the modeling of genetic variation in two- or three-dimensional space called spatial ancestry analysis (SPA). With SPA, researchers model the ... > full story -
Invasive Species Underwater: Deep Sea Animals Stowaway on Submarines and Reach New Territory
May 24, 2012 Marine scientists studying life around deep-sea vents have discovered that some hardy species can survive the extreme change in pressure that occurs when a research submersible rises to the surface. ... > full story -
Tracking Endangered Elephants With Satellite Technology
May 24, 2012 GPS and satellite technology is helping experts develop a long term strategy to protect the endangered Malaysian ... > full story -
Sea Urchin Populations in the Mediterranean
May 24, 2012 Scientists have new insight into which processes regulate long-term populations of sea urchins. New research includes an analysis of extraordinary episodes such as the violent storm that hit the ... > full story
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