Andean "Viagra": Peru seizes hundreds of frogs used as aphrodisiacs
Peruvian authorities said Thursday they had seized hundreds of endangered frogs from Lake Titicaca that were illegally captured to be used for their purported aphrodisiac properties......»»
VinFast plans U.S. dealer network with 125 sales points in first phase
The Vietnamese startup said it has applications from 70 dealers so far. By late 2024, it plans "hundreds" of sales points offering the VF 8 crossover to start and more models as they launch......»»
Scientists find hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics
When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals. The results are published in a study led by scientists at the University of Gothenburg......»»
Why are dead and dying seabirds washing up on Australian beaches in hundreds?
In October and November, horrified beachgoers often find dead and dying muttonbirds washing up in an event called a seabird "wreck.".....»»
Apple-backed Aliro aims to be the Matter of smart locks for the whole industry
All smart locks from any manufacturer should work to the same standard, says a new venture from the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Apple, and hundreds of other technology firms.Aliro aims to be the Matter of smart locksThe Connectivity Standards Al.....»»
Poison dart frogs: Personality determines reproductive strategies, research suggests
Unlike their relatives, individuals of the poison frog Allobates femoralis are not poisonous but are captivating due to their different behavioral profiles: They successfully reproduce with different strategies depending on whether they are bold, agg.....»»
Mack"s medium-duty EV box truck key to Volvo Group"s zero-emission goal
Mack seizes an opportunity by jumping into the growing market for medium-duty electric trucks......»»
Walmart Black Friday deals: The best offers you can shop now
Walmart has plenty of Black Friday deals going on with hundreds of items on sale. We've picked out 11 of the best to help you decide what to buy......»»
Silver reveals luxury tastes of Vikings and trade talents of ancient Greeks
Vikings, traditionally depicted as primitive bearded warriors, had a fondness for some of life's precious things. In Europe, hundreds of buried hoards of silver testify to its attraction for Vikings when they lived more than 1,000 years ago......»»
In the 1800s, colonial settlers moved Ballarat"s Yarrowee River. The impacts are still felt today
The discovery of gold in Ballarat in 1851 transformed its landscape to a staggering degree. Within days, and despite the news being initially suppressed, hundreds of men had gathered along the Yarrowee River......»»
Astronomers want JWST to study the Milky Way core for hundreds of hours
To understand the universe, we need to understand the extreme processes that shape it and drive its evolution. Things like supermassive black holes (SMBHs,) supernovae, massive reservoirs of dense gas, and crowds of stars both on and off the main seq.....»»
Experts reconstruct the face of Peru"s most famous mummy, a teenage Inca sacrificed in Andean snow
The possible living face of Peru's most famous mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed in a ritual more than 500 years ago atop the Andes, was unveiled Tuesday......»»
Research investigates reproductive resource defense in golden rocket frogs
Some things in life are worth fighting for. For animals, the defense of space, known as territoriality, usually functions to safeguard valuable resources like food and mates. However, for a species of tropical frog, researchers have recently discover.....»»
Why NASA"s Roman mission will study Milky Way"s flickering lights
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will provide one of the deepest-ever views into the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. The mission will monitor hundreds of millions of stars in search of tell-tale flickers that betray the presence of planets, di.....»»
A layered lake reveals how oxygen built up in our atmosphere billions of years ago
Little Deming Lake doesn't get much notice from visitors to Itasca State Park in Minnesota. There's better boating on nearby Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. My colleagues and I need to maneuver hundreds of pounds of equipment do.....»»
New study with video shows how female frogs defend themselves against unwanted mating
Among many species, breeding preferences and tactics can differ among males and females. When aggressive behavior by males toward unreceptive females goes awry, it may result in failure to reproduce, and in some cases, fatality for the females involv.....»»
Sable Island"s shifting landscape offers insights into groundwater loss globally
Almost 200 kilometers off the coast of Nova Scotia sits a slender, crescent-shaped spit of land known for mythic wild horses that roam its dunes, seals that dot its low-slung shores and hundreds of shipwrecks still populating its watery depths......»»
New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste
Hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastic ends up in landfills every year, and even the small percentage of plastic that gets recycled can't last forever. But our group of materials scientists has developed a new method for creating and deco.....»»
New research finds marine bacteria ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean
Scientists have discovered flagella in an unexpected place: hot spring-dwelling bacteria from the phylum Chloroflexota. Research shows that flagella were lost in other forms of Chloroflexota that adapted to marine environments hundreds of millions of.....»»
Q&A: Scientist helps fish harvesters implement adaptive strategies to climate change
For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey's commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts. Recognizing this resilience, and acknowledging the challenges posed by global climate change.....»»
DNA shows where Washington culvert replacements helped spawning salmon
To help struggling salmon populations, the state of Washington is legally required to replace hundreds of culverts that divert streams under roadways. The state transportation department is replacing old, rusting metal pipes with broad, concrete prom.....»»