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Brightly colored creature—kept in pet aquariums globally—discovered as new species
Far from its home in Indonesia, a brightly colored creature moved around in an aquarium. Scientists peered into the tank, studying their pet-turned-specimen—and discovered it was a new species.
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Gene discovery reveals unique sex determination in killifish
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging—Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena, in collaboration with international partners, have made a significant breakthrough in killifish research. They identified a gene that ...
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Bird deaths plummet at Chicago's McCormick Place Lakeside Center after safety film installed
For more than 40 years, migrating birds have been crashing into McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
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Study shows bird flight paths through two proposed Bass Strait wind farms
A world-first study of birds migrating across Bass Strait has shown they traveled directly through zones earmarked for the federal government's two declared offshore wind farms.
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Shade plants in the spotlight: New method measures how plants in shade receive light
Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) describe how, in a recent article in ...
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Logging and conversion of tropical forests to oil palm plantations have wide effects on ecosystems, study shows
A research team led by the University of Oxford has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems. The results demonstrate that ...
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Nothin' but pawpaws in the pawpaw patch: Large native fruit creates habitat where only it can thrive
Pawpaw fruits—the largest native fruits in North America—have become popular among foragers and foodies alike, with their custard-like texture and a sweet flavor often described as a cross between a mango and a banana.
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Signature whistles help estimate bottlenose dolphin abundance
Experts at Newcastle University analyzed signature whistles produced by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) recorded off the Northumberland coast in north-east England and compared it to using photo-ID data of the species ...
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Dense human populations linked to longer urban coyote lifespans
Tracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural settings, but a new study suggests the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on urban coyote survival.
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Study identifies coastal black pine trees resistant to tsunamis and strong winds
Researchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots go into the ground. Trees with deeper roots are more resistant to damage from tsunamis ...
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Jan 8, 2025
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Blue mussels in the Skagerrak more diverse than previously thought
In an article published in Evolutionary Applications, researchers from the University of Agder (UiA) and the Institute of Marine Research show that there is significant geographical variation in the genes of blue mussels ...
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Jan 8, 2025
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Why do birds make so many different sounds? A study gets at the underlying factors
Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing for pleasure.
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The difference between ecotypes and sourced plants in aquatic restoration
A study released by the University of Florida explores the nuanced differences between ecotypes and locally sourced plants for use in aquatic habitat restoration and enhancement projects, offering critical insights into plant ...
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Jan 8, 2025
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Blueberry industry at risk as powdery mildew spreads worldwide
A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use of fungicides to combat ...
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Jan 8, 2025
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New explorations of wheat stem sawfly management
Two graduate students in Montana State University's College of Agriculture have published new research on two aspects of management for one of the region's most damaging agricultural pests.
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Facultative sex allows some animals to reproduce with or without a partner. So why can't humans do it?
If you've ever had a spiny leaf insect as a pet, or you're considering getting one, hopefully someone has warned you about this: if you put one in your enclosure, you might come back some time later to find two.
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Jan 8, 2025
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Herbivore or carnivore? A new toolbox for the study of extinct reptiles
Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores—but how? What type of food did extinct vertebrates eat? And how can we gain insight into the diets of these creatures? In living animals, we can ...
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Jan 8, 2025
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Rethinking population management in zoos: New policy suggests natural reproduction and culling
Until now, contraception has been the method of choice for zoos to avoid surplus animals. Researchers are now calling for a paradigm shift: zoos could preserve their breeding populations, raise awareness of conservation challenges ...
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Jan 8, 2025
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Just 7% of male humpback whales in New Caledonia may have fathered offspring
A small international team of marine mammal scientists has found evidence that just 7% of the male humpback whales residing near New Caledonia, in the southwest Pacific, may have fathered offspring. For their project, reported ...
Plant cells gain immune capabilities when it's time to fight disease, scientists discover
Human bodies defend themselves using a diverse population of immune cells that circulate from one organ to another, responding to everything from cuts to colds to cancer. But plants don't have this luxury.
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