A recent study led by Prof. Li Yaoming from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified significant imbalances in farmland ecosystem services (FESs) across Central ...
Ecology
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Sun filters through dense stands of cycads and conifers of Gondwana, where a lithe, bipedal predator slowly moves through the Upper Triassic undergrowth. Standing just over a meter tall and measuring about two meters from ...
A new study of wild Sumatran orangutans by researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB) has found that mothers consistently differ in their maternal behaviors toward their infants, even after controlling ...
Plants & Animals
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An international team of scientists has identified an unexpected region of heavy, neutron-deficient isotopes in the nuclear chart where nuclear fission is predominantly governed by an asymmetric mode. The experiment was conducted ...
General Physics
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Using a set of ground-based radio telescopes, an international team of astronomers has observed a slowly-spinning pulsar known as PSR J0901−4046. Results of the observational campaign, published on the arXiv preprint server, ...
It wouldn't make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat.
Plants & Animals
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Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labor, according to a new report from the University of Sheffield.
Economics & Business
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Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Bio & Medicine
May 14, 2025
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When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, the heat is mysteriously ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Knowing where to turn for help in the wake of a wildfire can feel overwhelming. With wildfires affecting an increasing number of communities throughout Arizona, residents need clear guidance and actionable steps to recover.
Earth Sciences
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