Scientists successfully breed corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
Plants & Animals
Oct 14, 2024
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Ecology news
Advanced underwater robots discover deep-sea squid that broods giant eggs
The deep sea is the largest living space on Earth, but many of the animals and habitats far beneath the ocean's surface remain shrouded in mystery. MBARI's advanced underwater robots, including remotely operated vehicles ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2024
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Human skin lipids found to repel bed bugs
University of Kentucky entomology researchers have found that skin triglycerides, or lipids, keep bed bugs from staying very long on human hosts. Their finding could lead to new management strategies for this important human pest.
Ecology
Dec 9, 2021
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Body size of the extinct megalodon indeed off the charts in the shark world
A new study shows that the body size of the iconic gigantic or megatooth shark megalodon, about 15 meters (50 feet) in length, is indeed anomalously large compared to body sizes of its relatives.
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2020
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Two coral snakes recorded battling for prey in a scientific first
Two red-tailed coral snakes have been observed competing over a caecilian in the first documented wild case of kleptoparasitism within the family Elapidae.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2024
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'Perfect storm': UK fishermen reel from octopus invasion
When veteran fisherman Brian Tapper checked his 1,200 crab pots in waters off southwest England during this year's crabbing season, he got a series of unwelcome surprises.
Ecology
Aug 28, 2025
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Researchers make major discovery in the animal kingdom
Researchers recently made a major discovery—14 new species of shrews, which is the largest number of new mammals described in a scientific paper since 1931. After a decade-long journey taking inventory of Indonesian shrews ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 15, 2021
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A new study has concluded that there is no clear evidence that COVID-19 was transmitted from bats
A new Tel Aviv University study rejects assertions that the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak lies in bats. According to the study, bats have a highly effective immune system that enables them to deal relatively easily with ...
Ecology
Sep 5, 2022
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Large predators once hunted to near-extinction are showing up in unexpected places
Alligators on the beach. Killer whales in rivers. Mountain lions miles from the nearest mountain.
Ecology
May 7, 2018
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LED lighting could have major impact on wildlife
LED street lighting can be tailored to reduce its impacts on the environment, according to new research by the University of Exeter.
Ecology
Feb 6, 2017
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