Feeding at the ocean's surface appears to play an important role in New Zealand blue whales' foraging strategy, allowing them to optimize their energy use, Oregon State University researchers suggest in a new study.
Plants & Animals
Apr 22, 2020
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Biologists are using footage from remotely operated vehicles to better understand where deep-sea octopuses prefer to live.
Plants & Animals
Feb 18, 2020
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Dams near Sydney overflowed Thursday after days of torrential rain, as Australia braced for more storms expected to bring dangerous flash flooding to the country's east.
Environment
Feb 13, 2020
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Marine mammals like whales and seals usually communicate vocally using calls and whistles.
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2020
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Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rains have claimed six lives in southeast Brazil, firefighters said Saturday.
Environment
Jan 19, 2020
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Getting to the doctor's office for a check-up can be challenging for someone with a neurological disorder that impairs their movement, such as a stroke. But what if the patient could just take a video clip of their movements ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 21, 2019
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According to a research team at the University of Georgia, abandoned dwellings in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone provide shelter for an endangered equine species and a resource for conservationists who want to ensure their ...
Ecology
Oct 16, 2019
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Massive bushfires across eastern Australia could be blazing for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, as firefighters launched "Herculean" efforts to save homes from destruction.
Environment
Sep 10, 2019
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The alligator gar, a toothy, narrow-snouted fish that resembles its namesake reptile, is the largest, native, freshwater predator in North America. They live primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas and can grow up to 10 ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 20, 2019
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A team of researchers, led by international conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London), has discovered that sharks are much rarer in habitats nearer large human populations and fish markets. The team also found ...
Ecology
Aug 6, 2019
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