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What constitutes a paradigm shift? An olive shrub's mating system as a case study of Kuhn's theory
Philosopher Thomas Kuhn's influential theory of how scientific knowledge is built introduced the term "paradigm shift" to explain a transformation of a field's ideas and methods. "A Paradigm Shift, or...
Uncovering the driving factors behind algal growth in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project using advanced AI
Identifying the factors contributing to algal growth accurately and reliably is vital for sustainable use and scientific management of freshwater resources. As scientific research evolves from using small data sets...
Compound from magnolia tree bark found to impede SARS-CoV-2 replication in certain cells
A compound called honokiol, which is found in the bark of multiple species of magnolia tree, inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2 virus in several types of cells, according to a team...
Sharks bite two fishermen in Florida Keys in separate incidents
Two fishermen have been bitten by sharks in separate incidents less than 36 hours apart in the Florida Keys, officials said.
Identifying the best bumble bee diets
A new study has identified the bee's knees of bumble bee dietary options in Ohio and the Upper Midwest.
Identifying the bee's knees of bumble bee diets
A new study has identified the bee's knees of bumble bee dietary options in Ohio and the Upper Midwest. Researchers found these bees don't settle for the most abundant flowers...
Recently discovered protein domain regulates collagen transport
Collagen is the protein that holds our body together. It is produced inside cells, from where it must be transported to its site of action in connective tissue.
A new map reveals the complicated world in which cells seek to repair damaged DNA
Writing in the May 22, 2023 issue of Cell Systems, a diverse team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, have produced a...
Butterfly behavior shows ways to protect natural habitats in a rapidly changing world
Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments—often at the expense of important habitats and species.
With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help Australians understand threats to native animals
Imagine coming across an injured kangaroo on the side of the road. Or a bat entangled in fruit tree netting. Would you know who to call to get help?
Where have all the Luddites gone? Exploring what makes us human—and whether modern technology threatens to destroy it
The great—if sometimes overlooked—20th-century philosopher and cultural critic Günther Anders once proposed that our modern age is characterized by a dangerous and pervasive "Apocalypse-Blindheit": a blindness to the apocalypse.
Weeds grow at London's Chelsea Flower Show
Nettles, dandelions, brambles: weeds—once considered a scourge—are taking pride of place at London's Chelsea Flower Show as gardeners concern themselves more than ever with biodiversity and sustainable development.
Uncovering new mechanisms for wheat rust resistance
Researchers have cloned the wheat rust resistance genes Lr9 and Sr43 and identified that they encode unusual kinase fusion proteins. The research, published in Nature Genetics, will enable new options...
AI predicts the function of enzymes
Enzymes are the molecule factories in biological cells. However, which basic molecular building blocks they use to assemble target molecules is often unknown and difficult to measure. An international team...
New study challenges some dogmas about marine microbial life
If scientists want to find out how fast a population of bacteria grows, they often measure how their cell count changes over time. However, this method has a major flaw:...
Scent ‘camouflage’ keeps mice from destroying crops
House mice may look cute, but they’re little monsters when it comes to crops. The rodents destroy 70 million tons of rice, wheat, and maize each year by devouring and infesting stored...
Memphis Zoo celebrates birth of 2 Sumatran tiger cubs
The Memphis Zoo announced last week the births of two Sumatran tiger cubs, the first at the zoo in more than two decades of the endangered species.
Rarest of rare: 2 albino egg-laying mammals spotted in Australia
Echidnas are shy creatures, and even individuals without albinism are rarely seen in the wild.
11-foot alligator surprises man in suburban Houston
The Houston area has seen its share of alligators before, but the 11-foot, 1,200-pound beast Cornealous Greigg, Jr., spotted just after midnight Sunday was head-turning even for him.
New insights into the complex neurochemistry of ants
Ants' brains are amazingly sophisticated organs that enable them to coordinate complex behavior patterns such as the organization of colonies. Now, a group of researchers led by Christian Gruber of...
Recently discovered protein domain regulates collagen transport
Collagen is the protein that holds our body together. It is produced inside cells, from where it must be transported to its site of action in connective tissue. The protein...
Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers.
How funnel-web spiders practice safe sex
The complex mating rituals of the Sydney funnel-web spider have now been described in detail for the first time, with sexual routines including leg and body vibrations and female lifting,...
Slowing the aging of the intestine in fish slows the aging of the entire organism, discover scientists
Is it possible to extend lifespan by simply slowing the aging of an organ, such as the intestine? CNRS researchers have discovered how to extend the life expectancy of zebrafish...
Foo Fighters announce new drummer Josh Freese
The Foo Fighters have announced their new drummer, Josh Freese, who will join the band after the death of Taylor Hawkins last year.
Spy tech and rigged eggs help scientists study the secret lives of animals
The Oregon Zoo isn't putting all its eggs in a basket when it comes to condor conservation. The Dark Queen / Unsplash Last week, The New York Times went backstage at the...
9 native grasses that will revitalize your sad, water-wasting lawn
Native types of grass, like this colorful muhly grass, can make your lawn more colorful, sustainable, and welcoming to wildlife. Zen Rial / Getty Images The most irrigated crop in the US...
Stop eradication of small mammals to protect vital ecosystems, say scientists
A new article published in the Journal of Animal Ecology suggests that current measures to protect grasslands in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau are damaging the ecosystem and should be stopped.