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Scientists discover 30 new species in Galapagos depths
An international team of marine scientists have discovered 30 new species of invertebrates in deep water surrounding the Galapagos, the Ecuadoran archipelago's national park authorities announced Monday.
In rewilding Europe, letting nature do the work is no walk in the park
The chirp of cicadas ripples through the pine forest, carried along on the same breeze as the scent of lavender and wild thyme—with nearly no trace of man.
US university switches to remote after virus cases spike
A university in the US state of North Carolina announced Monday it will switch to entirely virtual classes for its nearly 20,000 students, after dozens tested positive for COVID-19 in...
First genome comparison gives insight into penguin origins, evolution
From the four-foot-tall emperor penguin to the aptly named foot-long little penguin, these unique flightless birds have invaded habitats from Antarctica to the equator, not to mention the hearts of...
Findings refute idea of monarchs' migration mortality as major cause of population decline
In a new study, Monarch Watch Director Chip Taylor and colleagues have shown that speculation regarding the declining monarch population, despite having received much attention, is unsupported.
Autopsies show microplastics in all major human organs
Microscopic bits of plastic have most likely taken up residence in all of the major filtering organs in your body, a new lab study suggests.
Penguins are Aussies: Or are they Kiwis?
Researchers sequenced the genomes of all 18 recognized species of penguin to assemble a family tree, showing that the largest of the penguins - king and emperor - split off...
Findings refute idea of monarchs' migration mortality as major cause of population decline
Research shows that the decline in the monarchs' overwintering numbers is not due to an increase in the deaths of monarchs during the migration. The main determinant of yearly variation...
Frigid waters no match for salmon muscle
A single amino acid swap boosts cold tolerance in Atlantic salmon
More California counties make state coronavirus watchlist as Santa Cruz is removed
On Monday, California updated its list of counties subject to business closures due to high rates of COVID-19 transmission. Just one county, Santa Cruz, was removed.
Regulation of cancer stemness by the best combination of nanotech and genetic engineering
Photo-active nanocomplexes are successfully developed. The nanocomplexes allow spatiotemporal controlling genetically-engineered cells that are overexpressing temperature-sensitive membrane proteins. The technology demonstrates effective cancer elimination and dramatic suppression of cancer stemness...
Designed bacteria produce coral-antibiotic against multi-resistant TB
Corals growing on the reefs of the Bahamas produce an active agent that kills multi-resistant tuberculosis bacteria. Scientistshave managed to produce the antibiotic biotechnologically in the laboratory - fast, cost-efficient...
Grazing species can be more willing to share meals in areas frequented by lions, study shows
Meals are typically family affairs for zebras, gazelles, cape buffalo and other grazing species in the African Serengeti, but in one of the first studies of its kind, ecologists have...
Study reveals how two sex chromosomes communicate during female embryo development
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have solved a mystery that has long puzzled scientists: How do the bodies of female humans and all other mammals decide which of the...
'Keep your paws crossed!' US National Zoo giant panda pregnant
Mei Xiang, the female giant panda at the National Zoo in Washington, is pregnant and could give birth in the next few days, the zoo announced on Monday.
Energy-efficient tuning of spintronic neurons
The human brain efficiently executes highly sophisticated tasks, such as image and speech recognition, with an exceptionally lower energy budget than today's computers can. The development of energy-efficient and tunable...
Does city life make bumblebees larger?
Does urbanization drive bumblebee evolution? A new study provides an initial indication of this. According to the study, bumblebees are larger in cities and, therefore, more productive than their rural...
Watch: Firefighters rescue baby deer trapped in drainage pipe
Firefighters in Massachusetts came to the rescue of a baby deer found trapped in a drainage pipe.
Where lions operate, grazers congregate ... provided food is great
Meals are typically family affairs for zebras, gazelles, cape buffalo and other grazing species in the African Serengeti, but in one of the first studies of its kind, ecologists have...
Survival of the fit-ish
It can be hard to dispute the common adage 'survival of the fittest'. After all, 'most of the genes in the genome are there because they're doing something good,' says...
'Cyborg' technology could enable new diagnostics, merger of humans and AI
Although true 'cyborgs' are science fiction, researchers are moving toward integrating electronics with the body. Such devices could monitor tumors or replace damaged tissues. But connecting electronics directly to human...
Bio-based communication networks could control cells in the body to treat conditions
Electronic devices and biological cells communicate through very different mechanisms. Now, scientists report progress on tiny communication networks that overcome this language barrier, allowing electronics to eavesdrop on cells and...
Micro- and nanoplastics detectable in human tissues
Plastic pollution is a global problem. Even when plastic bags or water bottles break down, tiny fragments can still contaminate the environment. Animals and humans can ingest the particles, with...
Global warming is changing our plant communities
Although Live Oak trees are common in South Florida today, Ken Feeley, a University of Miami biology professor, said their time here may be fleeting. With climate change pushing up...
Flies and mosquitoes beware, here comes the slingshot spider
Running into an unseen spiderweb in the woods can be scary enough, but what if you had to worry about a spiderweb—and the spider—being catapulted at you? That's what happens...
Designer bacteria produce coral antibiotic
Thomas Brück saw the sea whip Antillogorgia elisabethae for the first time 17 years ago while diving on a research trip to the Bahamas. He still remembers this encounter vividly,...
Look: Even of Day shares tracklist for 'The Book of Us: Gluon'
Even of Day, a subunit of the Korean group Day6, released a tracklist for its EP, "The Book of Us: Gluon - Nothing Can Tear Us Apart."
Survival of the fit-ish
It can be hard to dispute the common adage 'survival of the fittest.' After all, "most of the genes in the genome are there because they're doing something good," says...