Gray whales, iconic navigators of the Pacific, are exhibiting a concerning shift in their centuries-old migratory … Gray Whales Face Perilous New Reality in San Francisco Bay as Climate Change Disrupts Ancient MigrationsRead more
Ornithology
The Complex Ecology of Farmland Trees: Windbreaks Offer Habitat but Disrupt Open-Land Bird Communities
A seemingly straightforward approach to supporting biodiversity on agricultural land – planting trees as windbreaks, known … The Complex Ecology of Farmland Trees: Windbreaks Offer Habitat but Disrupt Open-Land Bird CommunitiesRead more
The Social Fabric of Our Gut: How Close Contact with Others Shapes Our Microbiome
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that our living arrangements may be … The Social Fabric of Our Gut: How Close Contact with Others Shapes Our MicrobiomeRead more
Fossilized Egg of Mammal Ancestor Solves Ancient Reproductive Mystery and Explains Post-Extinction Dominance
A groundbreaking fossil discovery is illuminating the remarkable survival strategies of an ancient creature, shedding new … Fossilized Egg of Mammal Ancestor Solves Ancient Reproductive Mystery and Explains Post-Extinction DominanceRead more
Evidence for Endogenous Collagen in Edmontosaurus Fossil Bone Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About Fossilization
For decades, the prevailing scientific consensus held that dinosaur fossils were little more than mineralized relics, … Evidence for Endogenous Collagen in Edmontosaurus Fossil Bone Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About FossilizationRead more
Humpback Whales Shatter Migration Records, Traveling Over 15,000 Kilometers Between Australia and Brazil
Scientists have documented an extraordinary feat of whale migration for the first time, confirming that humpback … Humpback Whales Shatter Migration Records, Traveling Over 15,000 Kilometers Between Australia and BrazilRead more
An Unassuming Cemetery Becomes a Sanctuary for Millions of Solitary Bees, Revealing Crucial Insights into Pollinator Health
Rachel Fordyce’s daily commute to her entomology lab at Cornell University once involved a frugal shortcut: … An Unassuming Cemetery Becomes a Sanctuary for Millions of Solitary Bees, Revealing Crucial Insights into Pollinator HealthRead more
A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for Good, According to New Research
A remarkable transformation in the sensory capabilities of deer keds, a common blood-feeding fly, has been … A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for Good, According to New ResearchRead more
A Dangerous Tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis, Detected in Pacific Northwest Coyotes, Raising Public Health Concerns
A concerning development in zoonotic disease surveillance has emerged with the definitive identification of the dangerous … A Dangerous Tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis, Detected in Pacific Northwest Coyotes, Raising Public Health ConcernsRead more
The Evolutionary Ascent of Consciousness: From Survival Alarms to Self-Awareness
Our daily existence is profoundly shaped by the tapestry of conscious experience, a spectrum ranging from … The Evolutionary Ascent of Consciousness: From Survival Alarms to Self-AwarenessRead more
