Rachel Fordyce, a research technician at Cornell University’s entomology lab, found her daily commute transformed into … A Quiet Corner of Cornell Becomes a Sanctuary for Millions of Solitary BeesRead more
Ornithology
A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for Good
A remarkable adaptation in the evolutionary journey of deer keds, a type of wingless, blood-feeding fly, … A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for GoodRead more
Nectar’s Secret Ingredient: Tiny Amounts of Alcohol Found in Floral Drinks for Bees and Hummingbirds
As bees and hummingbirds flit from blossom to blossom, diligently collecting nectar and in the process, … Nectar’s Secret Ingredient: Tiny Amounts of Alcohol Found in Floral Drinks for Bees and HummingbirdsRead more
The Far Side’s Cow Tools Comic Gets a Reality Check: A Real Cow Demonstrates Sophisticated Tool Use, Challenging Assumptions About Bovine Intelligence
In 1982, cartoonist Gary Larson’s iconic Far Side strip, "Cow Tools," humorously depicted a cow proudly … The Far Side’s Cow Tools Comic Gets a Reality Check: A Real Cow Demonstrates Sophisticated Tool Use, Challenging Assumptions About Bovine IntelligenceRead more
Invasive goldfish trigger a regime shift in experimental lake ecosystems of varying trophic state
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study, a collaborative effort between researchers at The University of Toledo and the … Invasive goldfish trigger a regime shift in experimental lake ecosystems of varying trophic stateRead more
Native Bee Nesting Habits Dictate Vulnerability to Climate Change, New Study Reveals
New research published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications has unveiled a critical insight into the … Native Bee Nesting Habits Dictate Vulnerability to Climate Change, New Study RevealsRead more
The Silent Exodus: Migratory Freshwater Fish Face Global Collapse, UN Report Warns
A stark warning has emerged from the heart of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory … The Silent Exodus: Migratory Freshwater Fish Face Global Collapse, UN Report WarnsRead more
Ancient Cave Becomes Unexpected Nursery: How Fossilized Bones Provided a Home for Burrowing Bees
Thousands of years ago, deep within a cave on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, a dramatic … Ancient Cave Becomes Unexpected Nursery: How Fossilized Bones Provided a Home for Burrowing BeesRead more
Flocks of Birds and Bacterial Swarms Challenge Newton’s Third Law, Physicists Propose Novel Solution
Birds, with their aerial ballet across the skies, have long captivated human observation. Their synchronized movements … Flocks of Birds and Bacterial Swarms Challenge Newton’s Third Law, Physicists Propose Novel SolutionRead more
Prehistoric Predator Identified: Feathered Dinosaur Linked to Mysterious Owl-Like Bird Bone Piles in China
A remarkable fossil site in northwestern China, renowned for its exceptional preservation of prehistoric avian life, … Prehistoric Predator Identified: Feathered Dinosaur Linked to Mysterious Owl-Like Bird Bone Piles in ChinaRead more
