Insect pollination key for rare Wyoming sagebrush species
A rare species of sagebrush found only in southeast Wyoming survives primarily through pollination by bees, according to new research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student......»»
A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection
The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»
Study shows regenerating worms have genetic control over their algal partners
Many organisms are far more complex than just a single species. Humans, for example, are full of a variety of microbes. Some creatures have even more special connections, though......»»
Scholars discover rare 16th-century tome with handwritten notes by John Milton
Poet crossed out one racy passage, deeming it "an unbecom[ing] tale for a hist[ory]" Enlarge / John Milton citing Spenser on the recent history of Ireland in his 1587 edition of Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Note Milton's itali.....»»
John Milton’s handwritten notes make this 16th century history book a rare find
Poet crossed out one racy passage, deeming it "an unbecom[ing] tale for a hist[ory]" Enlarge / John Milton citing Spenser on the recent history of Ireland in his 1587 edition of Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Note Milton's itali.....»»
Most dangerous areas for whale shark-shipping vessel collisions revealed
Researchers have found that heavily used shipping lanes pass through crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a threat to this endangered species......»»
Penske Truck Leasing to offer REE electric truck to fleet customers
REE's partnership with Penske Truck Leasing is a boon for the electric truck and chassis company at a time EV startup successes are rare......»»
Meet the new insect killing Utah"s fir trees: Research models impact of the balsam woolly adelgid
A nonnative tree-killing insect is invading northern Utah, attacking subalpine fir and potentially triggering yet another die-off of the region's long-stressed conifer forests......»»
Discovery of the first ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs
Who were the earliest ancestors of scorpions, spiders and horseshoe crabs? A Ph.D. student from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), with the support of a CNRS researcher, has identified a fossil that fills the gap between modern species and tho.....»»
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
On Saturday evening before Mother's Day, Australians witnessed a rare celestial spectacle: a breathtaking display of aurora australis, also known as the southern lights......»»
The hunt for rare bitcoin is nearing an end
Rare bitcoin fragments are worth many times their face value. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andriy Onufriyenko) Billy Restey is a digital artist who runs a studio in Seattle. But after hours, he hunts for rare chunks o.....»»
Evolutionary history shapes variation of wood density: Study
Ecology and evolutionary biology suggest that closely related species are more likely to exhibit morphological and functional similarities compared to distantly related species. Each tree species represents a unique genetic reservoir and is a product.....»»
How to Master Ball in Pokemon GO
The Master Ball takes all the challenge out of catching a Pokemon in Pokemon GO, but they're extremely rare. Here's what you need to know to get one yourself......»»
Chinese fruit fly genomes reveal global migrations, repeated evolution
Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), which humans have inadvertently spread around the globe, arrived in China roughly 4,000 years ago, according to a new population genomics study that adds to our understanding of the insect's global migration, de.....»»
Researchers complete mitochondrial genome analysis of endangered plant Primulina hunanensis
Primulina hunanensis is a perennial herb in the genus Primulina Hance of the family Gesneriaceae. It is very adaptable to low-light and barren cave environments, and is unique in its species evolution and environmental adaptation. P. hunanensis has b.....»»
How to visit Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing New Horizons is all about living that island life, but treasure islands are something special. This is how you can find these rare islands......»»
The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the US Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm
Three bursts of charged particles ejected from the sun have merged into a wave that could lead to brilliant auroras being visible from Moscow to Oklahoma City......»»
More children gain hearing as gene therapy for profound deafness advances
The therapy treats a rare type of deafness, but experts hope it's a "jumping point." Enlarge / Opal Sandy (center), who was born completely deaf because of a rare genetic condition, can now hear unaided for the first time after r.....»»
Is it a bird or a dinosaur? Fossils from Teylers Museum in Netherlands secretly visit UK"s synchrotron
The feathered limbs, sharp teeth and claws of the oldest known bird-like dinosaurs, the Archaeopteryx have fascinated naturalists and paleontologists including Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin who propelled the species to fame especially following pu.....»»
Japan Fisheries Agency proposes allowing commercial catching of fin whales
Japan's Fisheries Agency on Thursday proposed a plan to allow catching fin whales in addition to three smaller whale species currently permitted under the country's commercial whaling around its coasts......»»
How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition?.....»»