Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adapt to varied growing conditions and, ultimately, their survival, may reside in the complex ...
Ecology
Jun 3, 2025
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If you take your dog, cat or fish to see a vet in the UK, the person who treats them is likely to be a woman. According to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 61% of current UK vets are female. University admissions ...
Veterinary medicine
Jun 3, 2025
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Cats that are neutered at four months old compared to the traditional six months old are not at any greater risk of weight problems as they age, new research has found.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 3, 2025
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Most people would call it a "field mouse," but a scientist would ask, "Was it Peromyscus maniculatus? Or Peromyscus leucopus?"
Plants & Animals
Jun 3, 2025
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Climate professionals, people who work in roles which address climate change, are often criticized for what they eat or how they travel. Criticism of lifestyle choices by colleagues, family members or even strangers can be ...
Environment
Jun 3, 2025
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Caring for a cat with chronic health conditions can be challenging for all involved, from the process of getting to a veterinary clinic to the stress of being in a strange environment with new smells and animals.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 3, 2025
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It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths.
Plants & Animals
Jun 3, 2025
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Countries around the world are increasingly turning to nature to help alleviate the impacts of climate change. Forests, grasslands and wetlands are already considered as "natural climate solutions." Now, some scientists are ...
Ecology
Jun 3, 2025
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The UK government recently announced plans to fund five small-scale trials related to geoengineering. It's the first time a state research funding body has put serious money into what's known as solar radiation management, ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 3, 2025
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President Donald Trump's critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the ...
Political science
Jun 3, 2025
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