Since 2005, millions of bats have perished from white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans. Although the disease has been found throughout much of the world, severe population declines ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 16, 2020
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Foodie tradition dictates only eating wild oysters in months with the letter "r"—from September to April—to avoid watery shellfish, or worse, a nasty bout of food poisoning. Now, a new study suggests people have been ...
Ecology
Nov 20, 2019
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More than a billion people in Asia depend on seasonal monsoons for their water needs. The Asian monsoon is closely linked to a planetary-scale tropical air flow which, according to a new study by Lawrence Berkeley National ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 13, 2019
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It started out as a typical day at work for ant researcher Christina Kwapich.
Plants & Animals
Jul 29, 2019
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More rainfall extremes are observed in regions around the globe, setting both wet and dry records, a new study shows. Yet there are big differences between regions: The central and Eastern U.S., northern Europe and northern ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 13, 2018
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In a new study, Indiana University scientists found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health. Of the 18 children's car seats tested, 15 contained new or ...
Environment
Dec 3, 2018
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The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth.
Environment
Jun 18, 2024
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For the last century, flamingos in Florida were more likely to be spotted on T-shirts and cups in a souvenir shop than flapping around in the wild.
Plants & Animals
Apr 29, 2024
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A new study finds that "sunny day flooding," which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters. While the elevated bacteria levels in the coastal waters tend to dissipate quickly, the ...
Environment
Apr 23, 2024
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As ocean temperatures continue to warm over the Great Barrier Reef this summer, James Cook University scientists have reported areas of moderate to severe coral bleaching around the Keppel Islands offshore from Rockhampton.
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2024
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