Last update:

Experiments find stress is contagious for animals, too

Animal habitats are currently changing extremely rapidly and extensively due to urbanization and climate change. As a result, animals are increasingly exposed to stressors. However, until now, little research has been conducted ...

DNA analysis reveals hidden threats to global shark populations

FIU scientists have discovered two major problems after analyzing small shark fins from Hong Kong markets—small coastal species are much more common in the international fin trade than previously thought and there is a ...

Plant roots key to water movement and wetland restoration

A new study has revealed the critical role of plant roots in enhancing water movement through wetland soils, offering valuable insights for ecosystem restoration and water management in coastal and saline wetlands in Western ...

Down in the weeds: How host specificity testing works

Fortunately for us, weeds have enemies. Biocontrol harnesses the power of these natural adversaries, limiting the otherwise unchecked growth and spread of weeds. Biocontrol methods offer safe, cost-effective, landscape-scale ...

More news

Ecology
Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya
Plants & Animals
Florida's iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise
Ecology
Endangered creature hit and killed by vehicle in Florida—the 27th death this year
Plants & Animals
LED light strategy deters Great White shark attacks
Plants & Animals
53 years of survey data confirm African elephant decline
Plants & Animals
Arctic raptors study reveals a new migration pattern, highlighting potential errors in range mapping
Ecology
Elephant seal numbers drop after avian flu outbreak: First report of transmission between marine mammals
Ecology
Inland Delaware watersheds impaired by human waste, study suggests
Plants & Animals
Research uncovers how barred owls interact with urban areas and why it matters
Ecology
Birds, bees and bats working together means more macadamia nuts
Plants & Animals
Uncovering health impacts of forever chemicals on freshwater turtles
Ecology
Miniature tag offers unique insight into the movement of hummingbirds
Ecology
White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change
Ecology
People do care about extinct species, but not for long—new study
Ecology
In a record-breaking drought, bush birds from around Perth flocked to the city
Plants & Animals
If you meet a lizard the size of a dog in the wild in SC, here's what you can do, DNR says
Plants & Animals
Skinny Antarctic penguin appears on Australia beach
Ecology
How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day
Ecology
When should you rescue a hedgehog? An expert guide
Ecology
Leeches are making a medical comeback—here's why we should celebrate it

Other news

Planetary Sciences
Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago
Biotechnology
Metagenomic profiling method with enhanced precision uses fewer computing resources
General Physics
Scientists identify flaw in astrophysics models of massive stars and supernovae
Archaeology
12,000-year old stones may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology
Earth Sciences
Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns
Superconductivity
Experiment supports existence of a new type of superconductor
General Physics
CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies at the Large Hadron Collider
Astronomy
Discovery of three galactic 'red monsters' in early universe challenges current models of galaxy formation
Astronomy
Swift Observatory studies a pair of gas-churning monster black holes
Molecular & Computational biology
Barley pangenome study reveals diversity can arise after domestication
Evolution
Fossil teeth suggest a long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain
Quantum Physics
Researchers demonstrate universal control of a quantum dot-based system with four singlet-triplet qubits
Earth Sciences
Nitrate levels in soils suggest extreme weather from climate change speeds up groundwater pollution
Social Sciences
Only certain paranormal beliefs may be linked with more stress and distress, research reveals
Environment
Data suggest when it comes to corporate climate action, a single policy isn't enough
Earth Sciences
Climate scientists argue that 1000-year sequestration strategies must be used to meet climate goals
Quantum Physics
How 'clean' does a quantum computing test facility need to be?
Cell & Microbiology
Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior
Biochemistry
Simple model system can break down fibrils to investigate drugs for neurodegenerative diseases
Environment
Can we live on our planet without destroying it? Researcher investigates planetary boundaries

Nigeria's last elephants: What must be done to save them?

Nigeria has a unique elephant population, made up of both forest-dwelling (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna-dwelling (Loxodonta africana) elephant species. But the animals are facing unprecedented threats to their survival. ...

Skeleton weed biocontrol midge released in Western Australia

Skeleton weed is a serious problem which can significantly reduce grain crop yields. Together with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) we've released a tiny midge fly at field sites around ...

Algae-jellyfish relationship provides insight on immune health

Marine animals like jellyfish, corals and sea anemones often live with algae inside their cells in a symbiotic relationship. The animals give the algae nutrients and a place to live; in return, algae give the animals some ...