As climate change continues to cause temperatures to rise, the breeding patterns of birds such as blue tits are being altered as evenings in spring get warmer, researchers say.
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2019
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18
Hens that cannot produce their own chicks have successfully acted as surrogates for rare chicken breeds.
Ecology
Oct 1, 2019
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15
It is well established that weakened immune systems in old age affect people's health and fitness, but a study suggests that it is also an issue for wild animals.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 19, 2019
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62
A prehistoric crocodile that lived around 180 million years ago has been identified—almost 250 years after the discovery of its fossil remains.
Archaeology
Sep 12, 2019
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339
Scientific analysis of dental calculus—plaque build-up—of the Famine's victims found evidence of corn (maize), oats, potato, wheat and milk foodstuffs.
Archaeology
Sep 9, 2019
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Tiny extracts of a precious metal used widely in industry could play a vital role in new cancer therapies.
Bio & Medicine
Sep 9, 2019
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40
A previously unknown type of light wave has been discovered by researchers, based on the pioneering work of a 19th century Scottish scientist.
Mathematics
Sep 3, 2019
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Bacteria could be used to produce large quantities of medicines and fuels using a new gene programming technique, research suggests.
Biotechnology
Aug 26, 2019
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196
A vast region of Africa affected by drought and changing land use emits as much carbon dioxide each year as 200 million cars, research suggests.
Environment
Aug 13, 2019
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1868
Cutting-edge DNA technologies have discovered thousands of bugs in cows' stomachs that could improve meat and dairy production, and keep cattle healthy.
Plants & Animals
Aug 13, 2019
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