Plants & Animals News
February 7, 2025
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Feb. 5, 2025 — Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, an asteroid impact near the Yucat n Peninsula of Mexico triggered the extinction of all known non-bird dinosaurs. But for the early ancestors of today's waterfowl, surviving that mass ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have analyzed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin. This was likely so it could both swim rapidly and move along rough ...
Jan. 31, 2025 — In India, tigers haven't just survived they're making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? According to a new study, it's a combination of ecological ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that demonstrated for the first time that apes will communicate unknown information in the name of teamwork. The study also ...
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Feb. 7, 2025 — Scientists have identified genetic components in bats that provide insight into their immune ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — A scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove -- 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — New research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — A complex molecular machine, the spliceosome, ensures that the genetic information from the genome, after being transcribed into mRNA precursors, is correctly assembled into mature mRNA. Splicing is ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — Because of climate change, harmful algal blooms are increasing in frequency and intensity. New science helps demystify the frequent harmful algal blooms in the Pacific off the coast of Chile by ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — An international research team has discovered various mechanisms in asexual mites that generate genetic diversity and thus ensure ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — New research shows bacteria form distinct species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange via homologous ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ...
Earlier Headlines
Feb. 6, 2025 — Researchers have achieved total chemical synthesis of the psychoactive compound ibogaine and its analogs from pyridine. The discovery will make it easier to explore the therapeutic possibilities of ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — New research finds some baleen whale species call at such deep frequencies that they're completely undetectable by killer whales, which cannot hear sounds below 100 hertz. These also tend to be ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Measurements and data collected from space can be used to better understand life on Earth. An ambitious, multinational research project has demonstrated that Earth's biodiversity can be ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — The researchers showed that when curcumin is intentionally given to bacteria as food and then activated by light, it can trigger deleterious reactions within these microbes, eventually killing them. ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been generated. The map contains the most ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces without structural damage. Researchers discovered the shrimp's clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed large differences ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry can provide a multitude of benefits to farmers and landscapes. A new study ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Scientists statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs whether to require front-of-package food labels, a new study shows some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — An international team of researchers introduces a promising new initiative in marine conservation, dubbed 'Marine Prosperity Areas.' This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — New research has investigated the mechanism by which bivalency functions to poise genes for expression during cell differentiation, providing insight into a long-standing paradigm in the regulation ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on European beech (Fagus sylvatica), one of Europe's most widespread and ecologically important tree ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Fish is a high-quality source of protein, containing omega-3 fatty acids and many other beneficial nutrients. However, the accumulation of toxic mercury also makes fish consumption a concern, of ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A recent theory proposes that whales weren't just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have provided a key fertilizer to these marine ecosystems. Oceanographers ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — InsectNet -- which is backed by a dataset of 12 million insect images, including many collected by citizen-scientists -- provides identification and predictions for more than 2,500 insect species at ...
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Researchers Achieve Total Synthesis of Ibogaine
- Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid Attracting Killer Whales by Singing Too Low to Be Heard
- New Technology Lights Way for Accelerating Coral Reef Restoration
- Multinational Research Project Shows How Life on Earth Can Be Measured from Space
- Novel 'living' Biomaterial Aims to Advance Regenerative Medicine
- Warding Off Superbugs With a Pinch of Turmeric
- Essential Genome of Malaria Parasite Plasmodium Knowlesi Mapped
- Scientists Discover Brain Mechanism That Helps Us Overcome Fear
- Mantis Shrimp Clubs Filter Sound to Mitigate Damage
- Large Differences in Water-Seeking Ability Found in U.S. Corn Varieties
- New Agroforestry Maps Plot Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Trees
- Cracking the Burmese Python Code: New Data Zeroes in on Game-Changing Strategies
- Nutrition Labels Meant to Promote Healthy Eating Could Discourage Purchases
- Some Species Are Susceptible to Broad Range of Viruses
- 'Marine Prosperity Areas' Represent a New Hope in Conservation
- Uncovering How Developmental Genes Are Held in a Poised State
- Climate Warming Leads to More Frequent Beech Tree Reproduction, at the Expense of Growth
- Mercury Content in Tuna Can Be Reduced With New Packaging Solution
- Whale Poop Contains Iron That May Have Helped Fertilize Past Oceans
- InsectNet Technology Identifies Insects Around the World and Around the Farm
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Fishing and Conserving in Great Barrier Reef's Marine Reserves
- Is CBD Use During Pregnancy as Safe as People Think? New Study Uncovers Potential Risks to Babies
- Scientists Reveal Gut Microbes' Hidden Role in Anxiety: Could Probiotics Be the Next Mental Health Breakthrough?
- The Early Roots of Carnival? Research Reveals Evidence of Seasonal Celebrations in Pre-Colonial Brazil
- Male Flies Sharpened Their Eyesight to Call the Females' Bluff
- Mouth Bacteria May Hold Insight Into Your Future Brain Function
- Drinking Ketones Improves Heart Health, Study Suggests
- Using Sugars from Peas Speeds Up Sour Beer Brewing
- Value-Added Pancakes: Using Science to Improve Nutrition of Breakfast Staple
- Plant Power: A New Method to Model How Plants Move Water Globally
- Drug Reverses Groin Hernias in Male Mice Without Surgery, Shows Promise in Humans
- Why Antibiotics Can Fail Even Against Non-Resistant Bacteria
- Researchers Discover New Way to Customize Living Materials for Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery and 3D Printing
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
- Illuminating the Beginnings of Animal Development
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Coal Emissions Cost India Millions in Crop Damages
- Forest Landowner Motivation to Control Invasive Species Depends on Land Use, Study Shows
- Climate Change Is Overhauling Marine Nutrient Cycles
- How Sudan Virus Binds to Human Cells
- How Healthy Stem Cells Turn Into Oral Cancer
- Why Do Plants Transport Energy So Efficiently and Quickly?
- New Study Model With Clues to Anti-Aging
- Luteolin, an Antioxidant in Vegetables, May Contribute to the Prevention of Hair Graying
- Reforms Urged to Improve Global Wildlife Trade Regulation
- Globetrotting Not in the Genes
- New Study Assesses Impact of Agricultural Research Investments on Biodiversity, Land Use
Monday, February 3, 2025
- New Research on Ancient Life Found in Yellowstone Hot Springs
- The Cost of Preventing Extinction of Australia's Priority Species
- Slow Traffic, Fast Food: Study Links Road Delays With Unhealthy Eating
- Hijacking of Plasmin by Dengue Virus for Infection
- Improved Treatment Timing Reduces Honey Bee Losses to Varroa Mites
- People Prefer Meat Alternatives If They Are Significantly Cheaper Than Real Meat, Study Shows
- Octopuses Have Some of the Oldest Known Sex Chromosomes
- High-Yield Rice Breed Emits Up to 70% Less Methane
- Revealing Underwater Secrets With New Technique
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Researchers Link India's Food Program to Better Health and Stronger Incomes
- Life Cycles of Some Insects Adapt Well to a Changing Climate: Others, Not So Much
- Life as a Multiscale Cascade of Machines Making Machines
- Gut Microbes May Mediate the Link Between Drinking Sugary Beverages and Diabetes Risk
- Healthy Gut Bacteria That Feed on Sugar Analyzed
- Ventilation in Hospitals Could Cause Viruses to Spread Further, Study Finds
- Harnessing Generative AI to Treat Undruggable Diseases
- Burn Grasslands to Maintain Them: What Is Good for Biodiversity?
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- A Common Mouth and Gut Bacteria May Be Linked With Increased Stroke Risk
- Why Maggots Love the Texture of Decaying Fruit
- Antibody Treatment Prevents Severe Bird Flu in Monkeys
- Polar Bear Population Decline the Direct Result of Extended 'energy Deficit' Due to Lack of Food
- Unveiling the Critical Role of the Exocyst Complex in Mouse Oocyte Growth
- New Light-Tuned Chemical Tools Control Processes in Living Cells
- Potential in Cultivation of a Special Nutritious Microalga
- The Life Cycle and Climate Adaptability of South Africa's Endemic Cape Autumn Widow Butterfly
- Cold Waves in the Rainforest: What They Mean for Wild Animals
- Zika Uses Human Skin as 'mosquito Magnet' To Spread Virus Further
- Sharks and Rays Benefit from Global Warming, but Not from CO2 in the Oceans
- New 'Matchless' Grass Variety Yields High Seed Count Without Need for Field Burning
- Bat Wings Boost Hovering Efficiency
- Freshwater Alga Could Be the Next Superfood That Feeds the World
- New Technology Tracks Dairy Cows for Improved Health and Productivity
- Walk Like a ... Gecko? Animal Footpads Inspire a Polymer That Sticks to Ice
- Suboptimal Dietary Patterns May Accelerate Biological Aging as Early as Young Adulthood
- Study Shows Potential of Resveratrol to Aid Fertility
- Promoting Cacao Production Without Sacrificing Biodiversity
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Study Finds Three New Safe, Effective Ways to Treat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
- Working Dogs Take a Day to Adjust to Daylight Savings Time, but Pets Are More Flexible
- New Microscopy Technique Reveals Dynamic Escherichia Coli Membrane Stiffness
- Bad Hair Bears! Greasy Hair Gives Polar Bears Fur With Anti-Icing Properties
- A Window Into the Future of Amazonia
- New Ways to Modulate Cell Activity Remotely
- New Fungal Species Named in Honor of Sir David Attenborough Making Zombies of Cave Spiders on the Island of Ireland
- New Insights Into the Perception of Coffee Taste -- Genetic Predisposition Plays a Role
- Study Reveals How Microbes Help Detoxify Our Atmosphere
- Weather Change Linked to Increased Risk of Salmonella Outbreaks
- Research Leads to Viable Solution for Polycotton Textile Waste Recycling
- Precision Medicine and Inflammatory Diseases: Power of Metabolic Modelling to Generate Personalized Probiotics
- Blood-Powered Toes Give Salamanders an Arboreal Edge
- Landmark Genetic Study: Fresh Shoots of Hope on the Tree of Life
- Discovery of a Unique Drainage and Irrigation System That Gave Way to the 'Neolithic Revolution' In the Amazon
- Research Contrasts Drought Sensitivity of Eurasian and North American Grasslands
- Pairing Old and New Technologies Could Unlock Advances in Plankton Science