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Study explores libido of boars and impact on sow fertility for pig farming
A study published in the International Journal of Agriculture Innovation, Technology and Globalisation looks at a little-researched factor in pig farming: the libido of boars and the impact this has on sow fertility.
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Genomes unraveled for three unusual spiders
Spiders, their venom and their silk pose many unsolved questions for science. A new study provides clues to better understand these eight-legged creatures.
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The Borealis Mud Volcano: A hidden sanctuary for marine biodiversity
The underwater volcano Borealis Mud Volcano is located in the Barents Sea and was first discovered by researchers at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in 2023. The discovery received a lot of attention, and images of the ...
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How plants fend off pathogens: The role of calcium and kinases
Plant pests such as bacteria and fungi lead to significant yield losses in agriculture. In order to develop new strategies against such pathogens, understanding the plant's immune response is of central importance.
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Study points to possible genetic explanation for regeneration
Research conducted by an international team and led by biologists at the University of Kentucky has found that the ability to regenerate complex tissue may be more widespread in mammals than previously thought—an important ...
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Study reveals best practices for pet reptile welfare
With reptiles gaining popularity as pets in the U.K., an understanding of their behavioral and welfare requirements has never been more critical. In contrast to what we know about the positive effects of providing enriched ...
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How vicuña dung helps Andes ecosystems adapt to climate change
Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama is helping local ecosystems adapt to these changes by dropping big piles of dung.
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Botanic gardens must team up to save wild plants from extinction, say researchers
A major study of botanic gardens around the world has revealed their struggles with one fundamental aim: to safeguard the world's most threatened plants from extinction.
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The world's second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia's longest river—we're bringing it back
Murray crayfish once thrived in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. The species was found everywhere from the headwaters of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the Australian Alps all the way down to Wellington in South ...
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Jan 26, 2025
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Study points to South America—not Mexico—as birthplace of Irish potato famine pathogen
North Carolina State University researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, originated.
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Reforestation stands out among plant-based climate-mitigation strategies as most beneficial for wildlife biodiversity
In the global effort to combat climate change, large-scale, plant-based strategies such as planting forests and cultivating biofuels are an increasingly important part of countries' plans to reduce their overall carbon emissions, ...
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Jan 24, 2025
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Chronic wasting disease detected in Georgia deer for the first time
A fatal neurological illness that affects deer known as chronic wasting disease has been detected in Georgia for the first time, state wildlife officials announced Thursday.
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Jan 24, 2025
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More acidic oceans may affect the sex of oysters
Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ecosystem.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Super enzyme that regulates testosterone levels in males discovered in 'crazy' bird species
A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a "crazy" species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, an international study involving researchers at Simon Fraser University ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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Molecular mechanism reveals how hairy mussels achieve reversible underwater adhesion
A research team at POSTECH has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels (Barbatia virescens). Their findings, published in Nature Communications, reveal an oxidation-independent ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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Study reveals rapid shift in loggerhead sea turtles' range
Loggerhead sea turtles are sentinels for changing oceans. In a new analysis covering nearly 30 years of data on turtle movements, sea surface temperatures, and seawater chlorophyll levels, Stanford scientists found that the ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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Thousands of citizen scientists help identify shifts in floral traits of insect-pollinated plants
The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing climate and land-use conditions.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Orchid's unique structure reveals new self-pollination mechanism
130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Why is my horse not shedding its winter coat? Understanding PPID in horses
As the seasons change, so do horses' coats to help them stay warm in winter and cool in summer. But occasionally, horses can be late to shed their thick winter coats.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Being a ladies' man comes at a price for alpha male baboons
A few things come to mind when we imagine the alpha male type. They're the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if you're a baboon.
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