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Ecology 2 hours ago

Study finds evidence that prehistoric rhinos lived in huge herds

Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati.

Cell & Microbiology 2 hours ago

A simple animal's response to sickness highlights the nervous system's surprising degree of flexibility

Whether you are a person about town or a worm in a dish, life can throw all kinds of circumstances your way. What you need is a nervous system flexible enough to cope. In a new study, MIT neuroscientists show how even a simple ...

Social Sciences 3 hours ago

Study finds half of First Nations birthing parents experience interventions by child and family services

A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and ...

Social Sciences 3 hours ago

New AI tool makes sense of public opinion data in minutes, not months

A powerful new AI tool, published today, offers a fast, low-cost way to understand public attitudes—by automatically identifying common themes in open-ended responses to surveys and policy consultations.

Plants & Animals 3 hours ago

Nurturing mothers help baby monkeys recognize key facial expressions

Baby monkeys who receive more care from their mothers develop stronger facial expression recognition skills as they grow, which could help them to navigate vital social groups more effectively.

Cell & Microbiology 3 hours ago

Sperm don't just swim, they screw their way forward

Monash researchers have discovered that swimming sperm create swirling fluid vortices—shaped like rolling corkscrews—giving them an extra boost in the race to the egg.

Earth Sciences 3 hours ago

Universal spatiotemporal scaling laws govern daily population flow in cities

While the daily ebb and flow of people across a city might seem chaotic, new research reveals underlying universal patterns. A study published in the journal Nature Communications by a team led by Chair Professor Bo Huang ...

Agriculture 3 hours ago

Feeding dairy cows whole cottonseed byproduct boosts milk fat, researchers find

Despite U.S. per capita milk consumption falling significantly in recent decades, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans are consuming a record amount of dairy in butter and cheese—products made from ...

Plants & Animals 4 hours ago

Long-spined sea urchin surprisingly not on the menu for large fish

New research has uncovered a crucial clue to understanding the spread of "barrens" in the Great Southern Reef, which are threatening the reef ecosystem.

Plants & Animals 4 hours ago

High mercury levels found in Svalbard birds

The arrows for Norwegian seabird populations are pointing downward. Researchers have now recorded mercury levels above the threshold for effects in seabirds that live on Svalbard.

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