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Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile

Remains of a species of herbivorous dinosaur previously unknown in the southern hemisphere have been discovered in Chile, challenging long-held beliefs about the range of duck-billed dinosaurs, scientists said Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 17th, 2023

Well-being increases when working hours are reduced, finds Germany-wide study

Well-being increases when working hours are reduced—while productivity remains the same or even increases moderately. This was supported by a Germany-wide study conducted by the University of Münster under the scientific direction of Professor Dr......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Column: Good or bad, artificial intelligence is permeating the auto industry

Whether AI is really ready to revolutionize every element of the auto industry remains to be seen. But it does seem likely to do so eventually......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

The BC election could decide the future of the province"s species at risk laws

With British Columbians going to the polls this week, a whole host of key issues are on the agenda. Among these issues stands the future of species at risk legislation in B.C.—and perhaps with it Canada as a whole......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Rocket Report: Bloomberg calls for SLS cancellation; SpaceX hits century mark

"For the first time, Canada will host its own homegrown rocket technology." Welcome to Edition 7.16 of the Rocket Report! Even several days later, it remains difficult to process.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Resolving biology"s dark matter: DNA barcoding reveals hidden insect diversity

There are millions of species on Earth that we still know nothing about. Researchers call these species "biological dark matter," but new methods can provide us with a better overview more quickly......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Biofilms study reveals how multiple bacteria species manage to coexist

Biofilms—slimy communities of bacteria—grow on all sorts of surfaces: from glaciers and hot springs to plant roots, your bathtub and fridge, wounds, and medical devices such as catheters. Most biofilms are composed of multiple bacterial species,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Stem carbohydrate richness in two cycad species

Terrestrial plants have developed strategies to cope with suboptimal conditions. Storage of nonstructural resources is one of those strategies. Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) of plants are primarily sugars and starch, and have been studied extens.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Pathogenic system found on Providencia rustigianii has virulence gene akin to Salmonella"s

Salmonella and E. coli are well-known bacteria that cause food poisoning, but less understood are species of Providencia, another causative agent of serious symptoms......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Biden’s Withdrawal Made Containing War in the Middle East Harder

As tensions soar in the Middle East, the president’s lame duck status hinders efforts to manage the escalation of risks in the region.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Aquaculture could harm animal welfare or protect it, depending on what species the farms raise

The global aquaculture industry has tripled in size since the year 2000, with producers raising a mind-boggling diversity of species, from seaweeds and clams to carp, salmon and cuttlefish. Many of these creatures are undomesticated and lead complex.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Navy aircraft crashes near Mount Rainier. Wreckage found, but crew of 2 remains missing

Navy aircraft crashes near Mount Rainier. Wreckage found, but crew of 2 remains missing.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Human Origins Look Ever More Tangled with Gene and Fossil Discoveries

Fossil and gene discoveries paint an ever-more-intertwined history of humans combining with vanished species like Neandertals.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Fossil Human Ancestor ‘Lucy’ Remains Pivotal 50 Years after Discovery

Half a century after its discovery, this iconic fossil remains central to our understanding of human origins.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Genome sequencing could unlock answers to yellow jacket behavior

The most recognizable yellow jacket at Georgia Tech is made of fabric and foam, but Professor Mike Goodisman and a team of researchers revealed a far more complex cellular structure by successfully sequencing the genome of two local species of yellow.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

New species of Lysionotus with unusual flowers reported from Yunnan, China

Lysionotus encompasses more than 30 species distributed from Himalaya to southern China, Indo-China and southern Japan. About half of the total 18 species are known from Yunnan, China......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Ship-mounted camera systems help increase protections for marine mammals

Vessel strikes and entanglement are some of the leading causes of injury and death to marine animals such as whales. Increasingly urbanized waterways, warming oceans, changes in prey distribution—and in some cases, increasing species populations—.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

To keep Miami"s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for planting

In Miami—a place known for one of the most diverse tree canopies in the world—nearly half of the native trees may struggle to survive in the coming decades, a new University of Miami study indicates......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

New venomous reptile species from the Late Triassic unearthed in Arizona

A new species of small, venomous reptile, Microzemiotes sonselaensis, has been discovered in the Late Triassic Chinle Formation in northeastern Arizona. The findings, recently published in PeerJ, shed new light on the evolution of venomous feeding st.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats

Some bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom. Leisler's bat, for example, which weighs between 12 and 22 grams, flies from central or Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean every late summer—and back in sp.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Global study shows causes for the dominance of woody plants in drylands

Precipitation, temperature, and grazing have the greatest influence on whether woody or herbaceous species grow in dryland areas. This has been shown by a large global study that includes Potsdam researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024