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Scientists uncover insights into neuron function by simultaneously measuring two key signals in living animals
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed an innovative technique to non-invasively measure two key signals, membrane voltage and intracellular calcium levels, at the same time, in neurons of awake animals. This new ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Convergent evolution: stick and leaf insects share 20 body features
A team of biologists in Montana and Germany has found that, regardless of type, those insects that express a protective stick- or leaf-like appearance all evolved the same basic body parts. In their study, published in the ...
Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone
Mayotte has changed beyond recognition since a cyclone devastated the Indian Ocean territory, sparking an environment and biodiversity crisis that could last for a decade or more, scientists say.
Ecology
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Bird flu kills 20 big cats in Washington state sanctuary
Four cougars. Four bobcats. Two lynx. Even a Bengal tiger.
Plants & Animals
23 hours ago
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Study finds genetic and environmental factors neutralize bacterial growth
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have conducted a high-throughput growth assay and used machine learning to address the genetic and environmental interplay of bacterial growth.
Cell & Microbiology
23 hours ago
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How monkeys recognize snakes so quickly
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an evolutionary adaptation of primates ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 27, 2024
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Conservationists call for fox-free zones to protect the Parma wallaby
The creation of more fox-free safe havens and greater collaboration between government and landowners is needed to ensure the survival of a species of wallaby, an expert from The Australian National University (ANU) argues.
Plants & Animals
Dec 27, 2024
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Two endangered Florida predators found dead two days apart: 35 have been killed this year
Two highly endangered Florida panthers were found dead from vehicle strikes only two days apart, closing out a particularly deadly year for the species.
Ecology
Dec 27, 2024
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How do you 'grow' an endangered starfish? Scientists are finding out
For the last decade, California's offshore seafloors have been missing a massive, colorful predator that keeps kelp-munching sea urchins in check.
Plants & Animals
Dec 27, 2024
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Research unveils new bacteriophage more effective than similar species
Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This "race" can lead to a situation where antibiotics will stop suppressing pathogenic bacteria. Bacteriophages, natural "predators" of bacteria, are considered ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 27, 2024
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 27, 2024
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Roasting chestnuts, recycling walnuts: turning festive treats into sustainable new materials
EU researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.
Plants & Animals
Dec 27, 2024
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Mice headsets make it easier to study brain response to virtual reality
Virtual reality headsets like the Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro will be a Christmas gift in more than one home this year.
Biotechnology
Dec 26, 2024
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Fish-friendly dentistry: New method makes oral research non-lethal
Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?
Plants & Animals
Dec 26, 2024
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Study of chimps cracking nuts shows some are much better at it than others
A team of anthropologists at the University of Oxford's School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, working with a colleague from Chubu Gakuin University, in Japan, has found that some chimpanzees are better at cracking ...
Fossil treasure chest: How to preserve the geoheritage of South Africa's Cape coast
I am standing on a dune looking out to sea. It's 2024, but I'm thinking about a very different time. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, this 350 km stretch of southern African coast looked very different. It was home to ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Dec 26, 2024
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Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 26, 2024
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Octopuses are a new animal welfare frontier—what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
We named him Squirt—not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked. Squirt had notoriously ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 25, 2024
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Whales can live way longer than scientists thought, with potential lifespans as much as double previous estimates
Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Some of these whales may live to 150. This lifespan ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 25, 2024
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Climate change is making plants less nutritious—that could already be hurting animals that are grazers
More than one-third of all animals on Earth, from beetles to cows to elephants, depend on plant-based diets. Plants are a low-calorie food source, so it can be challenging for animals to consume enough energy to meet their ...
Ecology
Dec 25, 2024
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