eDNA explained: Unlocking nature"s hidden biodiversity
Environmental DNA—or eDNA for short—is DNA left behind in the environment like fingerprints at a crime scene......»»
What the heck just happened? Cuckoo’s wild ending, explained
Here's everything you should know about Cuckoo's tense, twist-filled ending......»»
Bacteria encode hidden genes outside their genome; do we?
Since the genetic code was first deciphered in the 1960s, our genes have seemed like an open book. By reading and decoding our chromosomes as linear strings of letters, like sentences in a novel, we can identify the genes in our genome and learn why.....»»
Volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed light on how plants evolve, regulate climate
Scientists often seek answers to humanity's most pressing challenges in nature. When it comes to global warming, geological history offers a unique, long-term perspective......»»
Scientists and rangers share knowledge to restore seagrass
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have partnered with Indigenous rangers on a seagrass restoration project in Gathaagudu (Shark Bay) to help moderate climate change and conserve biodiversity......»»
Study reveals how intermittent fasting regulates aging through autophagy
Recent research at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), at the Paris Cité University, and at the University of Graz, published today in Nature Cell Biology, sheds l.....»»
New study is helping to understand and achieve species elements in the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Experts provide clarity on key terms for urgent species recovery actions to support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework......»»
Unlocking the secrets of salt stress tolerance in wild tomatoes
As our climate changes and soil salinity increases in many agricultural areas, finding crops that can thrive in these challenging conditions is crucial. Cultivated tomatoes, while delicious, often struggle in salty soils. Their wild cousins, however,.....»»
South Africa"s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A paper, "Under the lion's paw: lion farming in South Africa and the illegal international bone trade," published in Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent nee.....»»
Utility company"s proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns
Utility company"s proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns.....»»
Lemurs use long-term memory, smell, and social cues to find food
How do foraging animals find their food? A new study by New York University researchers shows that lemurs use smell, social cues, and long-term memory to locate hidden fruit—a combination of factors that may have deep evolutionary roots......»»
How ribosomes in our cells enable protein folding
Scientists at UCL have discovered a novel role played by ribosomes during the folding of new proteins in cells, described in their paper in Nature......»»
3 underrated sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in August
From a unique take on Frankenstein to a hidden Canadian gem, here are three underrated sci-fi movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in August 2024......»»
Comprehensive framework to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in global biodiversity research
The global biodiversity crisis demands comprehensive, collaborative solutions that draw upon diverse knowledge and perspectives from around the world. Yet, a critical gap exists in biodiversity research, where the expertise and insights of local scie.....»»
Biotech potential set to soar with the help of digital technology
Microbes and fungi have long been nature's helpers in producing fine food, drinks and medicine, but new digital technologies could unlock far greater potential for the European biotech sector......»»
New 400-year temperature record shows Great Barrier Reef is facing catastrophic damage, researchers warn
The Great Barrier Reef is under critical pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity, and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research......»»
Scientists uncover hidden forces causing continents to rise
Scientists at the University of Southampton have answered one of the most puzzling questions in plate tectonics: how and why "stable" parts of continents gradually rise to form some of the planet's greatest topographic features......»»
Plants show surprising diversity in arid landscape: How livestock grazing impacts drylands
Understanding how plants cope with climatic extremes and grazing pressure is important for reliable predictions about future biodiversity and the functioning of dryland ecosystems......»»
More dealerships close as Tropical Storm Debby lingers over Southeast
One state auto dealer association leader said he was concerned about the slow-moving nature of the storm......»»
Smallest arm bone in the human fossil record sheds light on the dawn of Homo floresiensis
A paper appearing today in Nature Communications reports the discovery of extremely rare early human fossils from the Indonesian island of Flores, including an astonishingly small adult limb bone......»»
I found a hidden way to turn your Motorola phone into an iPhone
If you bought a Motorola phone recently, did you know there's a secret way you can make it look like an iPhone? Well, you can, and I'm going to show you how......»»