New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.
Ecology
Jul 21, 2025
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The way household dogs engage with TV may depend on their personalities, suggests research published in Scientific Reports. Excitable dogs were more likely to follow on-screen objects while fearful or anxious dogs were more ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 17, 2025
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Many people tend to trust dogs' instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs are apprehensive around you, some may begin to question your character. ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 17, 2025
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A new study led by Virginia Tech found that volunteer dog-handler teams—made up of everyday people and their pets—can effectively detect the elusive egg masses of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that's damaging ...
Ecology
Jul 16, 2025
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Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus found in the U.S., is at it again. This time, his hunting prowess has contributed to the identification of a new strain ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 10, 2025
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A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely rare in turtles—a finding that could offer valuable clues for preventing or fighting cancer in ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 10, 2025
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Animal behavior and cognition experts at the University of Lincoln, U.K., have made new discoveries about reptile sentience which could reshape how they are cared for in captivity.
Plants & Animals
Jul 8, 2025
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During the COVID-19 pandemic when many were stuck at home, people adopted more pets than average, but then struggled to find adequate veterinary care. Kayla Pasteur of Purdue University, U.S., and colleagues reported these ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 2, 2025
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Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack cellular processes in ticks to ensure their survival and spread to new hosts, including humans.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 30, 2025
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Whether you feed bread to ducks at the local pond or hang a bird feeder on your back porch, the food you're offering wild birds plays a role in their ability to tolerate infection. New research from the University of Arkansas ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 25, 2025
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