Fungus fights mites that harm honey bees
A new fungus strain could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees, according to a study published this month in Scientific Reports......»»
Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: How seismic surveys can harm marine life
Woodside Energy this week announced it would start seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project off Australia's west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners......»»
Sony copyright claims for Bewitched spell trouble for group that preserves old TV [Updated]
Nonprofit Museum of Classic Chicago TV fights termination of YouTube channel. Enlarge / Everyday witch Samantha Stephens and the rest of the Bewitched crew. (credit: Sony) [Update at 6:56 pm ET: It looks like Rick Klein.....»»
Sony copyright claims for Bewitched spell trouble for group that preserves old TV
Nonprofit Museum of Classic Chicago TV fights termination of YouTube channel. Enlarge / Everyday witch Samantha Stephens and the rest of the Bewitched crew. (credit: Sony) A nonprofit that preserves classic television vi.....»»
Air pollution prevents pollinators from finding flowers, study shows
Air pollution dramatically reduces pollination because it degrades the scent of flowers, affecting bees' ability to find them, a study has found......»»
Ghostrunner 2 is already giving me more of what I loved about the original
Ghostrunner 2 captures the magic of the original's hack-and-slash combat ... and adds some motorbike fights in for good measure......»»
Patrolling honey bees expose spread of antimicrobial resistance
Bees could become biomonitors, checking their neighborhoods to determine how far antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has spread, according to research by Macquarie University scientists......»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Paper Coffee Cups Are Just as Toxic for the Environment as Plastic Ones
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Newly discovered fungus helps destroy a harmful food toxin
Patulin (C7H6O4), a mycotoxin produced by several types of fungi, is toxic to a variety of life forms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. In particular, environments lacking proper hygienic measures during food production are susc.....»»
Researcher reveals the secret life of bumble bees
Bees that build microbreweries, ride a miniature merry-go-round and possibly even wear diapers: In biologist Tobin Hammer's UCI lab, all sorts of unusual projects unfold......»»
Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs
A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood......»»
How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for Australia"s frogs
In 1993, frogs were found dying en masse in Far North Queensland. When scientists analyzed their bodies, they found something weird. Their small bodies were covered in spores......»»
Fungal–plant symbiosis offers a promising tool to boost crop resilience
Researchers inoculated oilseed rape plants with a species of fungus that is known for its ability to combat pest insects. Utilizing the relationship between beneficial fungi and crop plants may introduce a new era of agriculture where the plant resil.....»»
New markets on the menu with plant biosecurity tool
Global trade is important and brings many benefits. But trade can also spread pests and pathogens that harm agricultural crops and the natural environment......»»
Hands-on with Cherry MX2A switches: A lot less wobble, a little more confusion
Cherry fights mechanical switch copycats with a new, yet familiar, lineup. Enlarge / Cherry's new MX2A mechanical switches (from left to right): Red, Blue, Brown, Black, Speed Silver, Silent Red. (credit: Scharon Harding).....»»
How bees can monitor pollution for us: Everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Our cities are complex places of work, industry and residential activities. This often makes it hard to pin down the spread of different contaminants throughout them......»»
Bees from the time of the pharaohs found mummified on the southwest coast of Portugal
A new study reports the discovery of hundreds of mummified bees inside their cocoons. These cocoons, produced almost 3,000 years ago, were discovered in a new paleontological site discovered on the coast of Odemira, in Portugal......»»
Study identifies secret of stealthy invader essential to ruinous rice disease
The virulence of a rice-wrecking fungus—and deployment of ninja-like proteins that help it escape detection by muffling an immune system's alarm bells—relies on genetic decoding quirks that could prove central to stopping it, says research from t.....»»
Why we desperately need wild bees
Native pollinators are crucial for both ecology and agriculture. Enlarge / The black and golden bumblebee, Bombus auricomus, is typically found in grasslands in the Great Plains and eastern states. (credit: alle12 via Getty).....»»
Disease in the dirt: How mange-causing mites decimated a Tasmanian wombat population
More than 80% of Australian mammals are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these unique, iconic creatures are under threat......»»