Roses, celebrated worldwide for their ornamental value, have a long history of breeding and cultivation, with more than 30,000 cultivars. Roses are predominantly outcrossing and highly heterozygous plants, and patterns of ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 21, 2023
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Perched atop a metal ladder, Athanassia Pistola helps her husband nail the roof of a temporary pen for their farm animals that survived a gigantic fire that ravaged northeastern Greece in August.
Environment
Nov 3, 2023
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A Georgia homeowner was in for a shock when she found a 3-foot reptile living under her house, wildlife officials say.
Plants & Animals
Nov 1, 2023
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Australia approved on Friday the aerial shooting of wild horses in one of the country's largest national parks, resuming a contentious practice that authorities described as "essential" to protect native wildlife.
Ecology
Oct 27, 2023
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A team of researchers studying the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in western Uganda's Kibale National Park for two decades has published a report in Science showing that females in this population can experience menopause ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 26, 2023
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An outbreak of avian flu—a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry—has hit poultry farms in South Africa. Two different strains are causing outbreaks in the country—A(H5N1) and influenza ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 19, 2023
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More than 150 species of wild animals across every continent are contaminated with flame retardant chemicals, according to a new map tracking peer-reviewed research worldwide.
Environment
Oct 18, 2023
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An unexpected pregnancy is making history at SeaWorld Orlando. Three smalltooth sawfish pups, born this summer at the theme park, are now living backstage and providing data and mystery.
Plants & Animals
Oct 18, 2023
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For thousands of years, beavers had a big influence on the Dutch ecosystem and the people that lived there. This is the conclusion of research by archaeologist Nathalie Brusgaard. The rodents were used for food, clothing ...
Archaeology
Oct 17, 2023
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Genetically modified (GM) crops may be controversial, but similar processes happen naturally with wild plants. However, scientists have long been puzzled about how these processes happen. Our recent study may help researchers ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 10, 2023
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