Nocturnal basking has only recently been reported in wild freshwater turtles, but this study suggests that the behavior is widespread and occurs in many species.
Ecology
Apr 4, 2023
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Ancient 2-meter-long amphibians swam like crocodiles long before true crocodiles existed, according to a study published March 29, 2023, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by David P. Groenewald of the University of the ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Mar 29, 2023
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A male fly approaches a flower, lands on top of what he thinks is a female fly, and jiggles around. He's trying to mate, but it isn't quite working. He has another go. Eventually he gives up and buzzes off, unsuccessful. ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2023
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Large brains are a hallmark of human evolution. Brains allow us to make sense of the world and to successfully navigate through our lives.
Evolution
Mar 22, 2023
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A 5,000-mile seaweed belt lurking in the Atlantic Ocean is expected in the next few months to wash onto beaches in the Caribbean Sea, South Florida, and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
Ecology
Mar 22, 2023
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Discoveries of aquifers—underground earth formations that hold water—often create excitement around their ability to ease water scarcity in a region.
Earth Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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There is a reason you have not come across a unicorn fossil in a museum exhibit, let alone seen one in a zoo or heard an iconic grandfatherly voice detail their daily trepidations in a BBC documentary. The reason being—spoiler ...
An international panel of scientists have identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science. The international initiative has identified key research priorities and highlights the importance of diversity, ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 16, 2023
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Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple solutions, city dwellers around the world are producing ...
Ecology
Mar 14, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic was a shock to higher education systems everywhere. But while some changes, like moving lectures online, were relatively easy to make, assessment posed a much bigger challenge. Assessment can take many ...
Education
Mar 13, 2023
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