How do we choose our food? By studying the neurobiological mechanisms involved in food choices of rodents, neuroscientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, have identified the important and lasting influence ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2019
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Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world. Resettlement of indigenous communities resulted in the spread of invasive species, the absence of human-set fires, and a general cascade in the interconnected ...
Ecology
Feb 18, 2019
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A researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London, has discovered a new species of spider in Indonesia.
Plants & Animals
Feb 13, 2019
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It seems like the cakes designed on competitive cooking shows get larger and more intricate every year. From re-creating full play stages to life-size sculptures, bakers often need to have serious architectural skills. They ...
Materials Science
Jan 31, 2019
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A study using animal-attached technology to measure food consumption in four very different wild vertebrates has revealed that animals using a high-risk strategy to find rarer food are particularly susceptible to becoming ...
Ecology
Nov 15, 2018
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The burying beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides buries the cadavers of small animals in soil to use them as a food source for its offspring. However, the carcass and thus the breeding site are highly susceptible to microbial ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 15, 2018
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Scientists have produced pigs that can resist one of the world's most costly animal diseases, by changing their genetic code.
Biotechnology
Jun 20, 2018
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Scientists have developed a new approach to understanding animal preferences, and the findings could provide greater insight into decision-making in humans.
Cell & Microbiology
May 30, 2018
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While for many people sharks bring to mind the Jaws theme music, it seems sharks themselves prefer jazz.
Ecology
May 8, 2018
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Purdue University scientists led a comprehensive analysis of research concerning the effects of microplastics on aquatic life, with the results showing widely different impacts among different types of animals. Strong negative ...
Environment
May 1, 2018
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