Sealed surfaces, artificial light and constant noise: What is part of everyday life for humans poses major challenges for other animals. A new international review conducted by researchers from Bielefeld University now reveals ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 20, 2026
0
52
Why does cancer sometimes recur even after successful treatment, or why do some bacteria survive despite the use of powerful antibiotics? One of the key culprits identified is "biological noise"—random fluctuations occurring ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 30, 2025
0
199
Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further studies involving predator reactions to defensive sounds.
Plants & Animals
Dec 7, 2025
0
84
Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behavior and habitat use of urban wildlife; however, in some situations, urban gray squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high.
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2025
0
29
The world of cells is surprisingly noisy. Each cell carries unique genetic information, but when we try to measure cellular activity, signals can be lost or blurred, and differences between experiments can further obscure ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 18, 2025
0
27
As anyone who has tried to hold a conversation in a noisy room knows, it is sometimes easier to rely on hand gestures than to shout over the din. White-throated dippers face a similar challenge along the fast-flowing streams ...
Evolution
Aug 18, 2025
0
37
The frequency and volume of the sound from the nests of yellow-legged hornets—or Asian hornets—has been established for the first time by researchers at the University of Southampton.
Ecology
Aug 11, 2025
0
23
More than a thousand fish species use sounds to exchange information, attract mates, and avoid predators through hums, grunts, clicks, and bubbles. Yet, the vital role of fish sounds—and the impact of noise pollution on ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2025
0
21
Noise pollution from deep-sea mining carries an invisible risk for sea life, warn researchers, urging greater transparency from the industry to help mitigate the harms.
Environment
Jun 13, 2025
0
34
Dozens of countries at the UN oceans summit on Tuesday took a first step toward recognizing an invisible but growing threat to marine life—underwater noise pollution.
Ecology
Jun 10, 2025
0
24
