Baby fish are comforted by the presence of large marine predators
Scientists have discovered that the presence of large fish predators can reduce stress on baby fish.
Ecology
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Stress and habitat linked to koala recovery
New research led by Western Sydney University Stress Lab's Dr. Edward Narayan, has found the psychological state of wild koalas and the location they are rescued from, can have significant impacts on their chances of recovery ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 27, 2019
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Researchers tie crest size to seabirds' suitability as a mate
A newly released study by researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers evidence that in one breed of northern seabird, the size of males' feather crests may be more than simple ornamentation.
Plants & Animals
Apr 16, 2009
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Ethylene transcriptionally regulates cold stress in grapevine leaves
Low temperature can affect the development of plants and the yield of crops. Ethylene (ETH) is known to positively regulate cold tolerance. However, the role of ETH in transcriptional regulation of grapevine leaves subjected ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 7, 2023
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Helping tobacco plants save water
Research in the Electronic Plants group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Campus Norrköping, follows two main avenues. In one, scientists incorporate electronic circuits into plants, such as roses, in a method of ...
Biotechnology
Sep 30, 2019
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Assessing stress in trucked sheep
A new way of measuring the stress levels of sheep during road transport, was discussed at the Australian Veterinary Association's Annual Conference this week.
Plants & Animals
May 30, 2014
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Chronic stress in elephants can affect long-term behavior
Stress is known to lead to short-term escape behavior, and new research on elephants in South Africa shows that it can also cause long-term escape behavior, affecting the extent that elephants use their habitat. The work ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 22, 2012
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Surviving turbulent times: Lessons from the phytoplankton
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg, together with scientists from Sweden, Israel and Switzerland, have established mechanistic links between physiological stress and migratory behavior in aquatic photosynthetic ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2021
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Summer heat waves impede animal reproduction
As we swelter through the hot Australian summer, Western Sydney University researchers have provided an insight into the broad ranging physiological effects of summer heatwaves on animals.
Ecology
Jan 31, 2018
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Open-plan office noise increases stress and worsens mood: we've measured the effects
If you've ever felt your noisy open-plan office makes you cranky and sends your heart racing, our new research shows you aren't imagining it.
Ecology
Jul 5, 2021
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