How the amphibians got their vertebrae
A group of ancient amphibians called temnospondyls evolved stiffer spinal columns to adapt to aquatic life, contrary to previous hypotheses, according to a new...
Infrared imaging leaves invasive pythons nowhere to hide
Researchers report that a near infrared camera helped people detect Burmese pythons at distances up to 1.3 times farther away than was possible using...
Sea snakes show their sensitive side to court potential mates
Decades of research has revealed the remarkable morphological adaptations of sea snakes to aquatic life, which include paddle-shaped tails, salt-excreting glands, and the ability...
Underwater ancient cypress forest offers clues to the past
Marine geologists and paleoclimatologists new research findings uncover new information about the underwater ancient cypress forest and the Gulf Coast's past.
Researchers design simulation tool to predict disease, pest spread
Researchers have developed a computer simulation tool to predict when and where pests and diseases will attack crops or forests, and also test when...
Zika virus RNA found in free-ranging African bats
Scientists have detected Zika virus RNA in free-ranging African bats. RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is a molecule that plays a central role in the...
Spiders can sniff out and avoid killer ants
Spiders avoid building webs near European fire ants, their natural predators, by sensing the chemicals they give off in the environment, researchers have found....
The new species of bacteria killing palms in Australia
While investigating a disease outbreak in a Queensland botanical gardens, researchers discovered a new species of bacteria that causes a fatal disease in palms.
Development anomalies recorded for the first time in a rare tiger moth
The Menetries' tiger moth (Arctia menetriesii) is one of the rarest, most poorly studied Palaearctic moth species. Researchers have now documented the species' biology...
Plant consumers play unexpectedly large role in the evolution of seedling success
Scientists have found that herbivores have a lot to say about plant evolution and determining the success of seedlings. The influence of birds, rabbits,...
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