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Discovery of stromatolite-like biofilms in thermal waters sheds light on ancient ecosystems
Hungarian researchers have discovered unique bacterial communities in thermal waters that may help unravel the development...
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Giant clone of seaweed discovered in the Baltic Sea
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered that what was previously thought to be a...
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A looming global threat: H5N1 virus decimates wildlife, disrupts ecosystems and endangers human health
We live in an era when human activities are negatively modifying the world at alarming rates....
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Deep-sea expedition reveals low-oxygen depths of Red Sea host unexpected life
An exploratory expedition describes two deep-sea, low-oxygen ecosystems in the Red Sea, including some surprising fish....
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Dicamba drift: New use of an old herbicide disrupts pollinators
An herbicide may "drift" from the agricultural fields where it's sprayed and harm weeds that grow...
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1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets, highlighting their invasive impact
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts.
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Sea otters help kelp forests recover—but how fast depends on where they are
When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia,...
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New species of tiger swallowtail butterfly identified in eastern North America
A research team has identified a new species of tiger swallowtail butterfly living in eastern parts...
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Organohalogen compounds in whale blubber provide window into marine habitats for 11 species
Comprehensive screening analysis of organohalogen compounds in blubber samples of 11 toothed whale species stranded on...
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Research taps into sugary secrets of plant nectar to bite back against mosquito-spread disease
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, working with...
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Drone captures narwhals using their tusks to explore, forage and play
The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, is widely known for its...
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Scientists rewrite the rules of swarming locusts
A study recently published in Science has found that classical models of collective behavior fail to...
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Midwestern field trials suggest overuse of rootworm-resistant corn reduces farmers' profits
An analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 U.S. Corn Belt states reveals that farmers...
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World's oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland—annual rings suggest it's 1,647 years old
Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland,...
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Conservation focusing on birds of a feather may have mixed results
Conservation strategies are turning back the doomsday clock in threatened Florida-Scrub Jays—but not without caveats, a...
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Reptiles choose risky food sources when energy levels are low, study finds
Animals have to make strategic decisions when foraging, especially when they are very hungry. One of...
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Shark removal a thorny issue for coral reefs
A new study suggests that the removal of predatory fish such as sharks from coral reefs...
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Polar bear cubs emerging from their dens for the first time: New study captures rare footage
Researchers from Polar Bears International, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the Norwegian Polar Institute, and the...
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A new spatial mechanism for coexistence: Hidden patterns in tree distribution stabilize biodiversity in forests
The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a...
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Unexpected findings: Many mammals defy traditional day-night activity labels
Animal antics have captured public attention and viral views across the U.S. in the last few...
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Eavesdropping on whale songs sparks new discoveries in ecology
Eavesdropping on baleen whale songs in the Pacific Ocean reveals year-to-year variations that track changes in...
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Citizen scientist scuba divers reveal shark activity in South African reef
Shark sightings by scuba divers reveal the movements of marine predators throughout the year, according to...
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When life re-emerges after fires: How Mediterranean vegetation regenerates after burning
Fire is an element that has always been present in Mediterranean ecosystems. Thus, once the direct...
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Bumble bee queens illustrate the complex effects of pesticide exposure on pollinator health
The effects of pesticide exposure on pollinator health may be more complicated than originally thought, according...