Plants & Animals News
February 11, 2025
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Feb. 5, 2025 Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, an asteroid impact near the Yucat n Peninsula of Mexico triggered the extinction of all known non-bird dinosaurs. But for the early ancestors of today's waterfowl, surviving that mass ...
Feb. 7, 2025 Researchers have analyzed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin. This was likely so it could both swim rapidly and move along rough ...
Jan. 31, 2025 In India, tigers haven't just survived they're making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? According to a new study, it's a combination of ecological ...
Feb. 3, 2025 To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that demonstrated for the first time that apes will communicate unknown information in the name of teamwork. The study also ...
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Feb. 11, 2025 New research has found that putting lower-calorie meal choices at the top of a restaurant menu, and reducing the availability of high-calorie ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Foods that evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort and have good texture variety are important considerations in prepared meals aimed at older adults, ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will help predict endangered whale habitat, guiding ships along the Atlantic ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida, where sharks steal fish straight off anglers' lines. Researchers harnessed citizen science -- social media, angler ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Rhobo6, a light microscopy probe, gives scientists an unprecedented look at the extracellular matrix -- the collection of organized molecular structures that fills the spaces between cells in our ...
Feb. 11, 2025 A recent study by two biological science researchers found that a pathogen for bird pink eye remained viable on bird feeders in winter months much ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a new study suggests that, under certain conditions, the native bees can bounce back ...
Feb. 7, 2025 While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study shows that -- after more than two decades -- biodiversity growth has stalled in restored Danish ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Scientists have discovered that some tiny segments of RNA thought to be junk instead have a functional role in suppressing production of certain messenger RNAs and appear to help cells respond to ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape -- to become either spheres or larger filaments -- to favor their ability to infect cells depending on environmental conditions, according ...
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Feb. 10, 2025 Kelp is being negatively impacted by climate change. Warming ocean temperatures have led to shorter growing and harvesting seasons, including for sugar kelp, one of the most commonly farmed kelp ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Short snouts and a flat profile -- within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. This is likely down to new breeding practices ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Unresectable canine hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has limited nonsurgical treatment options. Sorafenib is a targeted therapy for unresectable canine HCC. However, there are limited reports on the ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Conserving and restoring Southeast Asia's carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the region's land-use carbon emissions, according to a new ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Scientists have demonstrated that Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats not only travels great distances, but also hunt at impressive altitudes of up to 1,600 meters above ground -- the altitude at which ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Beryllium-10, a rare radioactive isotope produced by cosmic rays in the atmosphere, provides valuable insights into the Earth's geological history. A research team has discovered an unexpected ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Using a new method to study how carbohydrates modify proteins, scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can alter molecular signatures in the ...
Feb. 10, 2025 In swarm research, a new method makes it possible to track the eye movements of fish automatically, non-invasively and in 3D. Researchers explain why this is important for understanding the ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Evolution is traditionally associated with a process of increasing complexity and gaining new genes. However, the explosion of the genomic era shows that gene loss and simplification is a much more ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Findings suggest a safe, inexpensive, and effective pathway for allergists to treat children who already tolerate at least half a ...
Feb. 10, 2025 Researchers have succeeded in cultivating an ultra-small bacterial strain parasitizing archaea and classified it as new species and genus of Minisyncoccus ...
Feb. 10, 2025 In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent coin. ...
Feb. 10, 2025 A new blood test is designed to find mold infections deep inside the body, sparing patients from tissue ...
Feb. 7, 2025 Scientists have identified genetic components in bats that provide insight into their immune ...
Feb. 7, 2025 Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them ...
Feb. 7, 2025 New research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major ...
Feb. 7, 2025 A complex molecular machine, the spliceosome, ensures that the genetic information from the genome, after being transcribed into mRNA precursors, is correctly assembled into mature mRNA. Splicing is ...
Feb. 7, 2025 Because of climate change, harmful algal blooms are increasing in frequency and intensity. New science helps demystify the frequent harmful algal blooms in the Pacific off the coast of Chile by ...
Feb. 7, 2025 Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been measured. A new study revealed that these programs may ...
Feb. 7, 2025 A scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove -- 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican ...
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Scientists Identify Heat-Resistant Kelp Strain
- Boosting Evolution: How Humans Unintentionally Altered the Skulls of Pigs
- Candidate Genes in Canine Hepatocellular Carcinoma for Molecular Targeted Therapy
- Peatlands and Mangroves Key to Reducing Carbon Emissions in Southeast Asia
- Bats Play a Key Role in Combating Rice Pests in Southeast Asia
- Anomaly in the Deep Sea
- Bacteria, Brains, and Sugar: Scientists Uncover New Connections
- Follow the Fish's Gaze
- Less, but More: A New Evolutionary Scenario Marked by Massive Gene Loss and Expansion
- Eating Gradually Increasing Doses of Peanut Butter Enables Children With High-Threshold Allergy to Safely Consume Peanuts, Study Suggests
- Novel Bacteria Parasitizing Archaea
- Scientists Develop Realistic 'micro-Gut' Model to Study the Relationship Between Gut Microbes and Human Diseases
- Blood Test Eases Diagnosis of Invasive Mold Disease
Friday, February 7, 2025
- Potential New Pathway to Fight Viruses
- Mitochondria May Hold the Key to Curing Diabetes
- DNA Barcodes and Citizen Science Images Map Spread of Biocontrol Agent for Control of Major Invasive Shrub
- Spliceosome: How Cells Avoid Errors When Manufacturing mRNA
- Tracking Algae Species Interactions to Help Predict Harmful Algae Blooms
- Do Embedded Counseling Services in Veterinary Education Work? A New Study Says 'yes'
- Scientist Discovers 16 New Grasshopper Species, Champions Desert Biodiversity
- Scratching Through the Negative Emotions
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Researchers Achieve Total Synthesis of Ibogaine
- Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid Attracting Killer Whales by Singing Too Low to Be Heard
- New Technology Lights Way for Accelerating Coral Reef Restoration
- Multinational Research Project Shows How Life on Earth Can Be Measured from Space
- Novel 'living' Biomaterial Aims to Advance Regenerative Medicine
- Warding Off Superbugs With a Pinch of Turmeric
- Essential Genome of Malaria Parasite Plasmodium Knowlesi Mapped
- Scientists Discover Brain Mechanism That Helps Us Overcome Fear
- Mantis Shrimp Clubs Filter Sound to Mitigate Damage
- Large Differences in Water-Seeking Ability Found in U.S. Corn Varieties
- New Agroforestry Maps Plot Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Trees
- Cracking the Burmese Python Code: New Data Zeroes in on Game-Changing Strategies
- Nutrition Labels Meant to Promote Healthy Eating Could Discourage Purchases
- Some Species Are Susceptible to Broad Range of Viruses
- How Life's Building Blocks Took Shape on Early Earth: The Limits of Membraneless Polyester Protocell Formation
- 'Marine Prosperity Areas' Represent a New Hope in Conservation
- Uncovering How Developmental Genes Are Held in a Poised State
- Climate Warming Leads to More Frequent Beech Tree Reproduction, at the Expense of Growth
- Mercury Content in Tuna Can Be Reduced With New Packaging Solution
- Whale Poop Contains Iron That May Have Helped Fertilize Past Oceans
- InsectNet Technology Identifies Insects Around the World and Around the Farm
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Fishing and Conserving in Great Barrier Reef's Marine Reserves
- Is CBD Use During Pregnancy as Safe as People Think? New Study Uncovers Potential Risks to Babies
- Scientists Reveal Gut Microbes' Hidden Role in Anxiety: Could Probiotics Be the Next Mental Health Breakthrough?
- The Early Roots of Carnival? Research Reveals Evidence of Seasonal Celebrations in Pre-Colonial Brazil
- Male Flies Sharpened Their Eyesight to Call the Females' Bluff
- Mouth Bacteria May Hold Insight Into Your Future Brain Function
- Drinking Ketones Improves Heart Health, Study Suggests
- Using Sugars from Peas Speeds Up Sour Beer Brewing
- Value-Added Pancakes: Using Science to Improve Nutrition of Breakfast Staple
- Plant Power: A New Method to Model How Plants Move Water Globally
- Drug Reverses Groin Hernias in Male Mice Without Surgery, Shows Promise in Humans
- Why Antibiotics Can Fail Even Against Non-Resistant Bacteria
- Researchers Discover New Way to Customize Living Materials for Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery and 3D Printing
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
- Illuminating the Beginnings of Animal Development
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Coal Emissions Cost India Millions in Crop Damages
- Forest Landowner Motivation to Control Invasive Species Depends on Land Use, Study Shows
- Climate Change Is Overhauling Marine Nutrient Cycles
- How Sudan Virus Binds to Human Cells
- How Healthy Stem Cells Turn Into Oral Cancer
- Why Do Plants Transport Energy So Efficiently and Quickly?
- New Study Model With Clues to Anti-Aging
- Luteolin, an Antioxidant in Vegetables, May Contribute to the Prevention of Hair Graying
- Reforms Urged to Improve Global Wildlife Trade Regulation
- Globetrotting Not in the Genes
- New Study Assesses Impact of Agricultural Research Investments on Biodiversity, Land Use
Monday, February 3, 2025
- New Research on Ancient Life Found in Yellowstone Hot Springs
- The Cost of Preventing Extinction of Australia's Priority Species
- Slow Traffic, Fast Food: Study Links Road Delays With Unhealthy Eating
- Hijacking of Plasmin by Dengue Virus for Infection
- Improved Treatment Timing Reduces Honey Bee Losses to Varroa Mites
- People Prefer Meat Alternatives If They Are Significantly Cheaper Than Real Meat, Study Shows
- Octopuses Have Some of the Oldest Known Sex Chromosomes
- High-Yield Rice Breed Emits Up to 70% Less Methane
- Revealing Underwater Secrets With New Technique
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Researchers Link India's Food Program to Better Health and Stronger Incomes
- Life Cycles of Some Insects Adapt Well to a Changing Climate: Others, Not So Much
- Life as a Multiscale Cascade of Machines Making Machines
- Gut Microbes May Mediate the Link Between Drinking Sugary Beverages and Diabetes Risk
- Healthy Gut Bacteria That Feed on Sugar Analyzed
- Ventilation in Hospitals Could Cause Viruses to Spread Further, Study Finds
- Harnessing Generative AI to Treat Undruggable Diseases
- Burn Grasslands to Maintain Them: What Is Good for Biodiversity?
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- A Common Mouth and Gut Bacteria May Be Linked With Increased Stroke Risk
- Why Maggots Love the Texture of Decaying Fruit
- Antibody Treatment Prevents Severe Bird Flu in Monkeys
- Polar Bear Population Decline the Direct Result of Extended 'energy Deficit' Due to Lack of Food
- Unveiling the Critical Role of the Exocyst Complex in Mouse Oocyte Growth
- New Light-Tuned Chemical Tools Control Processes in Living Cells
- Potential in Cultivation of a Special Nutritious Microalga
- The Life Cycle and Climate Adaptability of South Africa's Endemic Cape Autumn Widow Butterfly
- Cold Waves in the Rainforest: What They Mean for Wild Animals
- Zika Uses Human Skin as 'mosquito Magnet' To Spread Virus Further
- Sharks and Rays Benefit from Global Warming, but Not from CO2 in the Oceans
- New 'Matchless' Grass Variety Yields High Seed Count Without Need for Field Burning
- Bat Wings Boost Hovering Efficiency
- Freshwater Alga Could Be the Next Superfood That Feeds the World