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Microorganisms employ a secret weapon during metabolism at hydrothermal vents
In the global carbon cycle, microorganisms have evolved a variety of methods for fixing carbon. Researchers from Bremen and Taiwan have investigated the methods that are utilized at extremely hot, acidic and sulfur-rich hydrothermal ...
Ecology
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Little birds' personalities shine through their song—and may help them find a mate
Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored the relationship between individual personality and song complexity, and none has investigated this in females, say Flinders ...
Plants & Animals
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Growing wildflowers on disused urban land without first testing soil can damage bee health
Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic, and other metal contaminants from the soil, which are consumed by pollinators as they feed, a new study has found.
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Macaque mothers' bereavement after infant loss differs from human grief
Macaque mothers experience a short period of physical restlessness after the death of an infant, but do not show typical human signs of grief, such as lethargy and appetite loss, finds a new study by UCL anthropologists.
Plants & Animals
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Dolphins starve when seagrass dies off in Florida, study finds
Manatees are not the only marine mammals that suffer when seagrass dies off in Florida.
Plants & Animals
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The California grizzly bear, gone for 100 years, could thrive if brought back
Grizzly bears are extinct in California but still show up everywhere you look.
Ecology
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Adult pelicans are falling victim to toxic algae bloom
Brown pelicans across Southern California are filling up wildlife rehabilitation centers, either sick or starving—a dual crisis that wildlife experts believe could be linked to a massive toxic algae bloom.
Plants & Animals
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Feeling salty? Increased salt stress reduces tomato pest activity
Increased soil salinity can reduce damage from prominent tomato pests such as the tomato fruitworm, according to researchers at Penn State. They published their findings in the Journal of Plant, Cell and Environment.
Ecology
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Earlier migration signals deeper trouble for tiny birds
Fall migration is happening earlier for a North American bird species that is already in rapid decline, adding pressure to its chances for survival.
Ecology
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UK dolphin deaths correlate with elevated sea temperature and chemical contaminants
Rising ocean temperatures and lingering industrial toxins are proving deadly for short-beaked common dolphins in UK waters. Researchers led by the Zoological Society of London have drawn a clear connection between environmental ...
Butterflies benefit from roadside greenery in cities, finds Singapore study
Plants, especially flowering ones, are often grown along roads to beautify cities. Now, a new Singapore study has found that such small artificial green spaces beside busy roads are also beneficial to butterflies, which are ...
Plants & Animals
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Pupy the elephant heads to a vast Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in an Argentine zoo
An unusual convoy neared Argentina's lush border with Brazil on Tuesday, after snaking through traffic-snarled roads for hours. Inside the specialized iron crate strapped to a truck and flanked by vans full of caretakers ...
Ecology
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The bear in the (court)room: Who decides on removing grizzly bears from the endangered species list?
The Endangered Species Act (ESA), now 50 years old, was once a rare beacon of bipartisan unity, signed into law by President Richard Nixon with near-unanimous political support. Its purpose was clear: protect imperiled species ...
Ecology
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New pollen-replacing food for honey bees brings hope for survival
Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen.
Ecology
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Foraging on the wing: How can ecologically similar birds live together?
A spat between birds at a backyard birdfeeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in the natural world, but some ecologically similar species appear to coexist peacefully. A classic ...
Evolution
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Climate change threatens seagrass, but it proves more resilient than expected
The results of recent research reveal both the vulnerability and the surprising resilience of tropical seagrass, despite the growing threats posed by climate change. Led by Fee Smulders from Wageningen University & Research, ...
Plants & Animals
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Bumble bee decline tied to air pollution's disruption of gut microbiome
A study of bumble bees has uncovered a potential reason for the insects' decline. By studying bumble bee exposure to particulate air pollutants, scientists at the University of Leicester have determined that the diversity ...
Ecology
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If we must bring back extinct species, let's focus on the giant herbivores
The American genetic engineering firm Colossal Biosciences recently announced to much fanfare it had "de-extincted" the dire wolf, a canine species that was wiped out around 10,000 years ago. However, the three animals it ...
Plants & Animals
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Can citizen science be trusted? New study of birds shows it can
Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological data that they collect?
Plants & Animals
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How proactive salmon conservation in the North Pacific can deliver global benefits
A new study published in the journal Fisheries shows how a salmon-focused ecosystem protection strategy in the North Pacific can deliver meaningful results in the global drive to protect biodiversity.
Ecology
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