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Migratory Behavior of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks Revealed
February 20, 2013 As the nations of the world prepare to vote on measures to restrict international trade in endangered sharks in early March, a team of researchers has found that one of these species -- the oceanic ... > full story -
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Resveratrol Shows Promise to Protect Hearing, Cognition
February 20, 2013 Resveratrol, a substance found in red grapes and red wine, may have the potential to protect against hearing and cognitive decline, according to a new ... > full story -
Little Did We Know About Beetle Diversity: Astonishing 138 New Species in a Single Genus
February 20, 2013 Researchers have described in a single article 138 new species in a genus of tropical beetles. This six-fold increase in known diversity indicates the extent to which remarkable biodiversity can ... > full story -
Mutant Champions Save Imperiled Species from Almost-Certain Extinction
February 19, 2013 Species facing widespread and rapid environmental changes can sometimes evolve quickly enough to dodge the extinction bullet. Scientists consider the genetic underpinnings of such an "evolutionary ... > full story -
Jurassic Records Warn of Risk to Marine Life from Global Warming
February 19, 2013 The risk posed by global warming and rising ocean temperatures to the future health of the world's marine ecosystem has been highlighted by scientists studying fossil ... > full story -
Thigh Fat May Be to Blame for Older Adults Who Slow Down
February 18, 2013 A new study shows that an increase in fat throughout the thigh is predictive of mobility loss in otherwise healthy older ... > full story -
Slithering Towards Extinction: Reptiles in Trouble
February 17, 2013 Nineteen percent of the world's reptiles are estimated to be threatened with extinction, according to new research. The study is the first of its kind summarising the global conservation status of ... > full story -
Ice Age Extinction Shaped Australian Plant Diversity
February 13, 2013 Researchers have shown that part of Australia's rich plant diversity was wiped out by the ice ages, demonstrating that extinction, probably more than evolution, influences ... > full story -
Christianity Influences Meat Taboos in Amazon
February 13, 2013 The introduction of Christianity has changed the hunting habits of indigenous people in the Amazon. While some new practices could benefit animals, others could put populations at ... > full story -
Picky Eater Fish Clean Up Seaweeds from Coral Reefs
February 12, 2013 Using underwater video cameras to record fish feeding on South Pacific coral reefs, scientists have found that herbivorous fish can be picky eaters – a trait that could spell trouble for ... > full story
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