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Scientist's cat helps discover a rare virus — yet again
Pepper the cat, whose owner works at the University of Florida, gathered a specimen containing a never-before-seen virus for the second time.
Last chance! The Canon EOS R8 is still cheapest at Walmart — just in time for the Perseids and late summer wildlife
The Canon EOS R8 is one of our favorite cameras for astrophotography, and you can get it at Walmart for under $1,350 before Prime Day ends.
Scientists grow mini amniotic sacs in the lab using stem cells
A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful products for medical use.
Plant phototropism regulated by acetylation–phosphorylation cross-talk, study finds
Plant phototropism—directional growth in response to light—serves as a key adaptive mechanism, optimizing photosynthesis and development. Central to this process is phototropin 1 (phot1), a primary blue light photoreceptor that...
Whitefish decline a 'big' problem in Great Lakes, biologist says
The story of Great Lakes whitefish is not a happy one, state fish biologist Stephen Lenart warned on July 10, but it needs to be told as their numbers decline.
Artificial sweeteners leave bitter aftertaste for the environment
New research has found increasing levels of artificial sweeteners in wastewater treatment plants, with downstream impacts on the environment.
How the genome defends itself against internal enemies
An international research team has deciphered a mechanism of the evolutionary arms race in human cells. The findings provide insights into how mobile elements in DNA hijack cellular functions—and how...
Some sharks in the north Atlantic may delay their fall migrations south
Certain migratory species of sharks may remain swimming and feeding in Atlantic Ocean waters in areas of the northeast coast for longer periods of time later into fall before they...
Sled dog genetic history sheds light on human migration patterns into Greenland
The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise that the migration patterns of these dogs...
Exploring animal life in the radioactive shadows of Chornobyl and Fukushima
A team of researchers in France are building on fundamental experimental research undertaken in the Ukrainian Chornobyl exclusion zone with a new project in the Japanese Fukushima Prefecture to further...
Cutting to the core of how 3D structure shapes gene activity
In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be helpful for learners to begin with the linear...
Data mining uncovers treasure-trove of previously 'untouchable' proteins for drug development
Molecular glues, tiny molecules that connect one protein to another, are promising targets for pharmaceutical research. By linking a disease-related protein to one that triggers a cell's demolition and recycling...
These sea spiders use the bacteria on their bodies to turn methane into food
Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert methane. Scientists say the finding gives them a deeper understanding...
These bird moms lay their eggs in other species' nest, and never come back for them
When a female cowbird is ready to have a baby, she’ll stake out another bird’s nest, wait until the coast is clear, then slip in, stealthily lay her egg and...
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
The man was released from hospital with minor injuries. The bear was protecting its young and won't be destroyed, the Conservation Officer Service says.
10-metre member of 'mysterious' shark species spotted off P.E.I.'s North Shore
One of the world's second-largest species of fish was spotted off the coast of P.E.I. by a group of people returning from a deep-sea fishing trip on July 3.
Orcas off B.C. coast face 'high probability of extinction' if conditions don't change: report
There is an "urgent need for more robust actions" to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, says the report released by the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast Conservation...
SeaWorld veterinarians euthanize orca that had lung disease
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- SeaWorld euthanized one of the entertainment company's last killer whales to come from the wild, marking the third orca...
Science Says: DNA test results may not change health habits
NEW YORK (AP) -- If you learned your DNA made you more susceptible to getting a disease, wouldn't you work to stay healthy?...
Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entities
Rod-shaped fragments of RNA called “obelisks” were discovered in gut and mouth bacteria for the first time
What Apple's New Vision Pro Headset Might Do to Our Brain
The release of Apple’s mixed-reality headset raises questions about hours spent in a virtual replacement of our world
Chimpanzees and Bonobos Have Surprisingly Different Parenting Styles
Chimpanzee “helicopter moms” often protect their offspring from bullies, but bonobo moms are more hands-off
An Evolutionary 'Big Bang' Explains Why Snakes Come in So Many Strange Varieties
Snakes saw a burst of adaptation about 128 million years ago that led to them exploding in diversity and evolving up to three times faster than lizards
Are salmon sperm facials really good for your skin?
Med spas all over Los Angeles now offer what they call salmon DNA facials. Does the trendy social media-approved treatment actually work?
Mosquitoes are breeding in pools in the Eaton fire area. Officials may not be able to control them much longer
Unmaintained swimming pools where mosquito breeding has occurred will get a first treatment, but there's currently no money for additional treatments, according to vector control officials.
Lethal algae bloom is over, but sickened marine mammals aren't safe yet
It was one of the longest and deadliest ever recorded in Southern California.
Union presses California's key bird flu testing lab for records
The union representing workers at a UC Davis lab key to California's efforts to test and track bird flu infections in livestock has sued the university,
The numbers of gray whales migrating along the California coast continue to plummet
Federal officials are reporting the lowest numbers of gray whales counted since the 1970s. More than 20 have died in S.F. Bay this year.