Microalgae such as the diatom Odontella aurita and the green alga Tetraselmis striata are especially suitable as "biofactories" for the production of sustainable materials for 3D laser printing due to their high content in ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 9, 2024
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The eastern subspecies of the regal fritillary butterfly, marked by orange forewings and dark hindwings, is found in only one location in North America and is threatened with extinction.
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2024
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In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from the NGO Panthera—committed to global feline conservation—and the Direction ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 3, 2024
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Cacti are among the most diverse plants, from the giant saguaro cactus that can grow up to 18 meters in height, all the way down to the tiny button cactus which is a few centimeters tall. A new study by the Milner Centre ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 28, 2024
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Plant infections can now be detected in our crops before they're even visible.
Biotechnology
Aug 6, 2024
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Animal behavior is known to rely on transforming sensory information into motor commands, often influenced by an animal's internal needs. While in mammals and other large animals this process is supported by complex brain ...
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place.
Ecology
Aug 10, 2024
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A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a study in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows.
Plants & Animals
Aug 14, 2024
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A new paper, the Ocean Species Discoveries (OSD), describes a ground-breaking experiment that united 25 independent taxonomists from ten countries. The initiative boasts the discovery of eleven new marine species from all ...
Ecology
Aug 6, 2024
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Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2024
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