Lactating grizzly bears use cooling baths to avoid heat stress, study finds
Taking a bath to relieve stress isn't unique to humans.
Plants & Animals
Jan 14, 2021
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News tagged with water bears
Arctic odyssey ends, bringing home tales of alarming ice loss
The biggest Arctic expedition in history will return to the German port of Bremerhaven on Monday after a year-long mission, bringing home observations from scientists that sea ice is melting at a "dramatic rate" in the region.
Earth Sciences
Oct 09, 2020
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If Arctic ice melt doesn't boost sea levels, do we care?
US government scientists reported Monday that the Arctic Ocean's floating ice cover has shrivelled to its second lowest extent since satellite records began in 1979.
Environment
Sep 21, 2020
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Climate change threatens relationship between polar bears and ringed seals
The iconic relationship between polar bears and ringed seals is changing in western Hudson Bay, and even though the bears are eating fewer ringed seals, the seals should refrain from celebrating.
Ecology
Feb 28, 2020
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A blanket ban on toxic 'forever chemicals' is good for people and animals
Lowe's recently joined the Home Depot and other major retail chains in phasing out the sale of products treated with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances, toxic chemicals more commonly known as PFAS. Specifically, Lowe's said ...
Environment
Feb 07, 2020
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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover finds a clay cache
NASA's Curiosity rover has confirmed that the region on Mars it's exploring, called the "clay-bearing unit," is well deserving of its name. Two samples the rover recently drilled at rock targets called "Aberlady" and "Kilmarie" ...
Space Exploration
May 30, 2019
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Bear necessities: New study highlights importance of water resources for Andean bears
A new study is shedding light on the importance of one critical resource for Andean bears living in the dry mountain forests of Peru: water. The study—a collaboration between the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and ...
Ecology
Jan 15, 2019
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229 new species described by the California Academy of Sciences in 2018
In 2018, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 229 new plant and animal species to our family tree, enriching our understanding of Earth's complex web of life and strengthening our ability to make informed ...
Ecology
Dec 05, 2018
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These Gummy Bear-looking things will inherit the earth
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic animals that live basically everywhere on earth, from the hot springs atop the Himalayas to the icy tundra of Antarctica to —almost certainly —your backyard.
Ecology
Jul 27, 2018
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Tardigrades use unique protein to protect themselves from desiccation
Tardigrades, the microscopic animals also known as water bears and moss piglets, have captured the imagination of scientists for almost 250 years, thanks to their Muppet-like appearance and their ability to survive extreme ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 16, 2017
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