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Saving marine life: Novel method quantifies the effects of plastic on marine wildlife
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology together with their international collaborators have developed a novel quantitative method to quantify the effects of plastic on marine animals. This method successfully shows...
Hydroacoustic 3-D snapshots of fish habitats could help stem overfishing
Robotic eyes and ears under the water's surface could help researchers figure out how much fish are in our oceans—and how much we can eat.
Citizen scientists bring surprising insights into cowslip mating system
About half of the individuals of cowslip (Primula veris) have flowers with a short style, while the other half of individuals produce flowers with a long style. Recent discoveries have...
Bamboozling the bark beetles
The forest is struggling to cope with the largest bark beetle plague in 70 years. While the trees are suffering due to the heat and the drought, the pests are...
Following African elephant trails to approach conservation differently
Elephant trails may lead the way to better conservation approaches.
Watch: Woman swims 24 hours in Lake Michigan for diabetes charity
A long-distance swimmer spent 24 hours swimming non-stop in Lake Michigan to raise money for an Illinois diabetes charity.
Insect shows promise as a good, sustainable food source
With global food on the rise, a new study has found new evidence that the yellow mealworm shows promise as alternative source of nutritional protein.
Serengeti leopard population densities healthy but vary seasonally, study finds
A study of camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania found that leopard population densities in the 3.7-million-acre park are similar to those in other protected areas but vary...
Following African elephant trails to approach conservation differently
Elephant trails may lead the way to better conservation approaches. 'Think of elephants as engineers of the forests. Elephants shape the landscape in many ways that benefit humans. We're talking...
Hydroacoustic 3D snapshots of fish habitats could help stem overfishing
Robotic eyes and ears under the water’s surface could help researchers figure out how much fish are in our oceans – and how much we can eat. Researchers are hoping...
Watch: 'Made by Maddie' teaser introduces fashion-savvy 8-year-old
"Made by Maddie," an animated Nickelodeon series exploring family, friendship and fashion, will premiere Sept. 13 on Nick Jr.
Humans' construction 'footprint' on ocean quantified for first time
In a world-first, the extent of human development in oceans has been mapped. An area totalling approximately 30,000 square kilometres—the equivalent of 0.008 percent of the ocean—has been modified by...
Sex cells have a sweet tooth, and they pass it on to the brain
Our job seems easy when compared with that of our cells. While they are hard at work, breaking some molecules and building others, we mainly have to do one thing—feed...
Prior exposure to powdery mildew makes plants more vulnerable to subsequent disease
Next time you head outside for a socially distant walk in between your Zoom meetings, notice the rich diversity of plants along your path. As we approach late summer, be...
Cells can remain functional despite damage to mitochondria
Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells and play an important role in providing energy for normal function of the tissues in our body. Thanks to a metabolic adjustment,...
At Monterey Bay Aquarium, the sea animals are doing great but business is tanking
The iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium has been closed since March because of the pandemic, forcing major cutbacks. Still, the animals must be cared for.
How power shaped the 'success story' of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once the poster child for genetically modified (GM) crop advocates. Its 2008 adoption of GM cotton for smallholder farmers was hailed as...
Serengeti leopard population densities healthy but vary seasonally, study finds
A study of camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania found that leopard population densities in the 3.7-million-acre park are similar to those in other protected areas but vary...
When plants and their microbes are not in sync, the results can be disastrous
Many of us have heard about inflammatory bowel disease, a debilitating condition that is associated with an abnormal collection of microbes in the human gut—known as the gut microbiome. My...
Elon Musk's Neuralink puts computer chips in animal brains
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's neuroscience startup Neuralink has unveiled a pig named Gertrude that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain for two months, showing off an early...
B.C. rescuers, experts concerned about condition of 3 entangled humpbacks
Marine mammal specialists and whale rescue groups say they're not sure how much fishing gear three entangled humpback whales spotted off the coast of British Columbia are still carrying, leaving...
Intelligent software tackles plant cell jigsaw puzzle
Imagine working on a jigsaw puzzle with so many pieces that even the edges seem indistinguishable from others at the puzzle's center. And to make matters worse, the pieces are...
Mitochondria control cells using their own complete fatty acid synthesis machine
It shouldn't be any secret that mitochondria can make their own fatty acids. The enzymes mitochondria use to do it were discovered decades ago. Unfortunately, only a few individuals among...
Researchers propose strategy for catalytic regiodivergent hydrosilylation of isoprene
Controlling the regioselectivity has been a fundamental issue in organic synthesis due to the possible formation of a set of regioisomers in chemical reactions.
Black bear approaches, taps runner on popular Coquitlam trail
Conservation officers say they will try to trap a black bear that was filmed on Saturday tapping a runner with its paw on a popular trail in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.
Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain
Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.
Fall reading: 10 books being adapted for film, TV
"I'm Thinking of Ending Things," "The Devil All the Time," "You Should Have Known," "Deep Water" and other books are being adapted for film and television.
Zimbabwe investigating mysterious deaths of 11 elephants
The carcasses of the elephants were discovered on Friday in Pandamasue Forest, located between Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.