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Birth of wild red wolf pups brings hope to species on brink of extinction

37 weeks ago from Live Science

Five red wolf pups were born in a wildlife refuge in North Carolina and later gained an adopted sibling that was born in a zoo.

Why are insects attracted to artificial lights?

37 weeks ago from Live Science

Artificial lights can be deadly to the insects that fly around them, so why do these critters do it?

Why are insects attracted to artificial lights?

37 weeks ago from Live Science

Artificial lights can be deadly to the insects that fly around them, so why do these critters do it?

Newly Elected Division Councilors Named for CUR's 2023-2024 General Council

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

In addition to the 18-member Executive Board, the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has a General Council that serves to further the mission of the organization. These individuals are highly...

Chlamydia-like bacteria discovered in Great Barrier Reef

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

New research, published in Sciences Advances, has discovered a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef that could help scientists understand the coral microbiome and its potential impact...

Chlamydia-like bacteria discovered in Great Barrier Reef

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

New research, published in Sciences Advances, has discovered a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef that could help scientists understand the coral microbiome and its potential impact...

Call for Canada, US to braid Indigenous rights, endangered species laws

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

Climbing caribou numbers in northeastern British Columbia prove that collaborations between Indigenous and colonial governments can reverse decades-long declines, but focus needs to shift to culturally meaningful recovery targets, a...

Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators -- only to be killed by people

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

In Washington state, the presence of two apex predators -- wolves and cougars -- drives two mesopredator species -- bobcats and coyotes -- into areas with higher levels of human...

Artificial Intelligence Catalyzes Gene Activation Research and Uncovers Rare DNA Sequences

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

Biologists have used machine learning, a type of AI, to identify "synthetic extreme" DNA sequences with specifically designed functions in gene activation. They tested 50 million DNA sequences and found...

Puppeteer fungus' targeted takeover of zombie flies

37 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

In a new study published in eLife, lead author Carolyn Elya, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, reveals the molecular and cellular underpinnings behind...

A ‘butterfly tree of life’ reveals the origins of these beautiful insects

37 weeks ago from PopSci

Butterflies first evolved 100 million years ago. Deposit Photos Up until 100 million years ago, butterflies were night creatures. Only nocturnal moths were living on Earth until some rogue moths began to fly...

A ‘butterfly tree of life’ reveals the origins of these beautiful insects

37 weeks ago from PopSci

Butterflies first evolved 100 million years ago. Deposit Photos Up until 100 million years ago, butterflies were night creatures. Only nocturnal moths were living on Earth until some rogue moths began to fly...

This spider pretends to be an ant, but not well enough to avoid being eaten

37 weeks ago from PopSci

Siler collingwoodi is a colorful, ant-mimicking spider found in China and Japan. Hua Zeng If Spiderman and Antman took their DNA and mixed it together in a petri dish, the result might...

Thriving baby California condor is a ray of hope for the unique species

37 weeks ago from PopSci

A California condor hatchling at Liberty Wildlife in Arizona. Condors are among the largest birds in North America, are a crucial part of the ecosystem, and are sacred to many indigenous peoples. Barb...

These Sharks Hold Their 'Breath' to Stay Warm

37 weeks ago from Scientific American

Scalloped hammerhead sharks take dramatic dives to hunt for food in cold, deep waters—and new evidence suggests they hold their breath to keep warm while they do so

Great white sharks tracked off the Carolina coast

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

A group of migrating great white sharks are suddenly acting like tourists along the Carolina coast. But apparently there's nothing to fear. Meg Oliver explains.

Million animals, plants at risk of extinction due to human activities, U.N. report says

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

About one million species of animals and plants around the world are now at risk of extinction, in part due to pollution and over-fishing. A new United Nations report says...

U.N. report warns 1 million plants and animals at risk of extinction

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

A bombshell U.N. report finds 1 million of the Earth's plants and animal species are now at imminent risk of extinction. The report found that humans are causing extinction at...

Ford turns up the heat to keep New York police officers safe from COVID-19

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

The nation's largest police force is trying to stop the coronavirus from spreading in a very unique way. They're heating up squad cars to kill COVID-19. Kris Van Cleave reports...

Ford turns up the heat to keep New York police officers safe from COVID-19

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

The nation's largest police force is trying to stop the coronavirus from spreading in a very unique way. They're heating up squad cars to kill COVID-19. Kris Van Cleave reports...

Invasion! Asian giant hornets have arrived

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

They can grow as large as 2½ inches and can slaughter a colony of thousands of honeybees in a matter of hours. And their sting? It's one of the most...

National Zoo reopens for the first time in 19 weeks

37 weeks ago from CBSNews - Science

After shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. reopened to the public for the first time in 19 weeks. Some indoor exhibits still remain...

Will XBB.1.5, the latest Omicron subvariant, fuel another California COVID surge? What we know

37 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

The latest Omicron subvariant, perhaps the most infectious yet, has gained a foothold in California. Officials say its growth advantage is worrisome.

Will XBB.1.5, the latest Omicron subvariant, fuel another California COVID surge? What we know

37 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

The latest Omicron subvariant, perhaps the most infectious yet, has gained a foothold in California. Officials say its growth advantage is worrisome.

Has California avoided another devastating winter COVID wave?

37 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

California's COVID-19 metrics have continued to improve since a late fall uptick in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

California tops 12 million coronavirus cases as XBB.1.5 becomes dominant

37 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

Despite the massive number, newly reported infections have declined and stabilized in recent weeks.

COVID detected in a California mule deer, first wildlife case in state

37 weeks ago from LA Times - Health

California wildlife officials have confirmed the state's first case of COVID-19 in a wild animal, detected in a mule deer killed in 2021 in El Dorado County.

The XBB.1.5 variant is taking over on the East Coast. Will it happen in California too?

37 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

The newest Omicron subvariant of concern is XBB.1.5. It's more contagious and more resistant to existing immunity than any of it coronavirus predecessors.