Eat and be eaten: How to survive and thrive in Agar.io
Agar.io is a blob-eat-blob world, one best played while keeping a few things in mind. Check out our quick game guide for a recap of controls and strategies......»»
Rescuers "optimistic" for surviving stranded whales in Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive......»»
Pro1 protein malfunction allows rice blast fungus to thrive, new study shows
The 'paradox of sex' refers to the puzzle of why the sexual mode of reproduction is more common among living beings than the asexual mode......»»
Why Do Cats Land on Their Feet? Physics Explains
As it turns out, felines can survive a fall from any height—at least in theory.....»»
How eelgrass spread around the world
Seagrasses evolved from freshwater plants and use sunlight and carbon dioxide (CO2) for photosynthesis and are able to thrive in depths down to 50 meters. In contrast to algae, they possess roots and rhizomes that grow in sandy to muddy sediments. Th.....»»
Understanding the ways animals are evolving in response to fire could help conservation efforts
In our modern era of larger, more destructive, and longer-lasting fires—called the Pyrocene—plants and animals are evolving quickly to survive......»»
Some corals may survive climate change without paying a metabolic price, scientists suggest
If, as the saying goes, "nothing in life is free," then corals might pay a price for being resilient to climate change. Indeed, the prevailing belief among scientists has been that corals must suffer reduced growth or other tradeoffs when they partne.....»»
Detecting nanoplastics in fractions of a second using modified Raman spectroscopy
Microplastics are tiny, barely visible plastic particles that can harm the environment, for example, if they are eaten by animals. However, it has been difficult to assess the effect of even smaller particles, which can hardly be detected using conve.....»»
How fish evolved their bony, scaly armor
About 350 million years ago, your evolutionary ancestors—and the ancestors of all modern vertebrates—were merely soft-bodied animals living in the oceans. In order to survive and evolve to become what we are today, these animals needed to gain so.....»»
Book: Unshackled: A Practical Guide For Highly-Skilled Immigrants To Thrive In The United States
I recently wrote the Foreword for Unshackled, a new book co-authored by Soundarya Basubramani, a writer from India, and Sameer Khedekar, a veteran immigration lawyer. Unshackled breaks down how legal immigration works in America in a way that is frie.....»»
Call of Duty: Warzone tips and tricks
Being the last squad standing in Call of Duty: Warzone is a tricky task, but these tips will help you survive on Al Mazrah, Vondel, and Ashika Island......»»
The incredible journey of clownfish larvae: Mini athletes, maximum performance
Marine fish larvae can be compared to athletes who must perform if they want to survive. The success of their journey, and transformation from larvae to adults, a process known as metamorphosis, is crucial for the sustainability of fish species......»»
Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea, according to new research
Seabirds are one of the world's most threatened animal groups. They already contend with multiple issues, including climate change, accidental capture in fishing gear and being eaten by invasive species like cats and some rodents......»»
Study finds viruses can help host bacteria survive in man-made environments
Viruses in man-made environments cause public health concerns, but they are generally less studied than bacteria. A recent study led by environmental scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) provided the first evidence of frequent interac.....»»
Biotechnology offers holistic approach to restoration of at-risk forest tree species
Many at-risk forest tree species will probably need biotechnology along with traditional tree-breeding approaches to survive, according to insights published in the July issue of the journal New Forests......»»
Prepared for war: How cells survive viral invasion
"Let him who desires peace, prepare for war," wrote the Roman author Vegetius in the 4th century CE. Our bodies, it seems, live by this dictum: Even in times of peace, some cells express high levels of defensive, antiviral proteins. A new Weizmann In.....»»
Just add water: Garden ponds and bird baths help wildlife thrive, study finds
Providing water sources in residential gardens helps wildlife thrive, according to new University of Bristol-led research. The study, published in Urban Ecosystems, compared the quantity and variety of wildlife visiting urban lake water sources and r.....»»
DNA barcoding identifies the plants a person has eaten
What people say they've eaten and what they've actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. But a new technique using DNA barcoding to identify the plant matter in human feces may get at the truth, improving clinical trials, nutrition.....»»
Magnetic bacteria provide clues for the early diversification of bacteria
Magnetotactic bacteria, which can align with the Earth's magnetic field, have been discovered in a new location. Previously observed on land and in shallow water, analysis of a hydrothermal vent has proven that they can also survive deep under the oc.....»»
Largest-ever data set collection shows how coral reefs can survive climate change
Similar to the expeditions of a hundred or two hundred years ago, the Tara Pacific expedition lasted over two years. Its goal was to research the conditions for life and survival of corals. The ship crossed the entire Pacific Ocean, assembling the la.....»»
Bison reintroduced to Canada"s Banff thrive again
Wild bison that once numbered in the tens of millions in North America before being hunted almost to extinction are once again thriving in a pocket of western Canada......»»