Prehistoric fish may be poised for a comeback
Researchers studying lake sturgeon in Northwest Georgia's Coosa River have found evidence that the fish may be reproducing for the first time since they were wiped out in the 1970s......»»
Study finds evidence of the formation and structural evolution of prehistoric agricultural economy in Central China
A research team led by Prof. Yang Yuzhang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) investigated the human subsistence strategy evolution of agricultural structure during the Yangshao cultu.....»»
Tailored enzymes open new possibilities for improving the smell of fish protein powders
Biotechnology offers the opportunity for seafood producers to better exploit their byproducts. By using tailored enzymes, Biotechnologists at NORCE have improved a protein powder made from fish byproducts......»»
Scientists study the evolutionary origins of coronary arteries
Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a multi-institutional team of researchers appears to have found evide.....»»
Bronze Age family systems deciphered: Paleogeneticists analyze 3,800-year-old extended family
The diversity of family systems in prehistoric societies has always fascinated scientists. A study by Mainz anthropologists and an international team of archaeologists now provides new insights into the origins and genetic structure of prehistoric fa.....»»
Study examines impact of noise from green energy technologies on fish and sea life
A University of Liverpool researcher has contributed to a study which examines how noise from marine energy converters (MECs)—such as tidal turbines and wave energy converters—might affect fish and aquatic invertebrates. The work also identifies.....»»
This fish doesn"t just see with its eyes, it also sees with its skin
A few years ago while on a fishing trip in the Florida Keys, biologist Lori Schweikert came face to face with an unusual quick-change act. She reeled in a pointy-snouted reef fish called a hogfish and threw it onboard. But later when she went to put.....»»
I try synthetic salmon and enter the “uncanny valley” of taste
Synthetic fish isn't quite there yet—and may not be worth the effort. Enlarge / It may look a lot like fish, but it's not. (credit: New School Foods) I could count on one thing as I sat down for a multiple-course meal.....»»
Atlatl weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while hunting, experimental study shows
A new study led by archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University's Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions as an "equalizer," a finding which supports women'.....»»
China Wants to Regulate Its Artificial Intelligence Sector Without Crushing It
Beijing is poised to implement sweeping new regulations for artificial intelligence services this week. Beijing is poised to implement sweeping new regulations for artificial intelligence services this week, trying to ba.....»»
Using glowing fish to detect harmful pesticides
Birth defects related to chromosomal abnormalities often stem from exposure to chemicals early in the mother's life. But determining which chemicals are at fault poses a serious challenge—akin to solving a hit-and-run case, decades after the fact......»»
What"s in the mysterious waters of Tulare Lake? Contaminants, egrets and many unknowns
Out on the water, a silence hangs in the air and the sun's harsh glare reflects off the lake's still surface. Small fish float belly-up alongside snakelike tubes of irrigation piping. Five feet below, abandoned chicken coops, dairy barns and equipmen.....»»
Netflix’s test of streaming games is small, but it’s poised to be a big deal
Some UK and Canadian subscribers can test the streaming giant's first titles. Enlarge / Netflix's growing games division wants to be available as many places as possible, so now it's rolling out tests of TV and browser-based game.....»»
We"re going to need a bigger drone: The technology keeping swimmers safe at one New York beach
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environ.....»»
After a string of shark attacks, here"s how officers at one New York beach use drones to keep swimmers safe
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environ.....»»
Intel just made a huge comeback, and it’s bad news for AMD
The latest CPU market share figures are in. After a long period of bad news, Intel appears to have bounced back -- but what about AMD?.....»»
Hormone alters electric fish"s signal-canceling trick
During the rainy breeding season, the underwater "conversation" among electric fish changes. Fish revved up to make a match broadcast slightly different signals to advertise their presence and identify compatible mates......»»
Warming oceans and rivers cause genomic changes in fish, scientists find
A study of four common fish species by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that gene expression changes when their developing embryos are exposed to warmer waters......»»
The Weird Way That Human Waste Is Killing Corals
Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue......»»
Top fish predators could suffer wide loss of suitable habitat by 2100 due to climate change
A study of 12 species of highly migratory fish predators—including sharks, tuna, and billfish such as marlin and swordfish—finds that most of them will encounter widespread losses of suitable habitat and redistribution from current habitats in th.....»»
What does it take to get AI to work like a scientist?
Getting AI to find scientific laws sometimes works, but it's a long way from science. Enlarge (credit: Andriy Onufriyenko) As machine-learning algorithms grow more sophisticated, artificial intelligence seems poised to r.....»»