New wasps named after biscuits and Doctor Who aliens
Researchers were inspired by everything from chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of wasps.
Science-based guidelines for building a bee-friendly landscape
Many resources encourage homeowners and land care managers to create bee-friendly environments, but most of them include lists of recommended plants rarely backed by...
The holm oak transcriptome is rebuilt, a key step towards understanding its biology
This research is a starting point in order to comprehend how this tree behaves during situations of stress at a molecular level.
Think the tick threat grows with the grass? Not necessarily!
Scientists report on their quest to get to the bottom of a common assumption about the urban landscape: ticks like long grass. In 144...
Thirteen new ant species discovered in Hong Kong
"If you believe that all life surrounding you in Hong Kong has been discovered, then you'll realize that you just need to look a...
Fungal mating: Next weapon against corn aflatoxin?
Native fungi combinations show promise against aflatoxin.
Food for thought: Why did we ever start farming?
A recent paper sheds light on the question regarding the adaptation farming in early populations in the Eastern United States.
Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone
One critically endangered species of smooth-shelled abalone is making a comeback in certain parts of its range along the California coast. To better understand...
New species of wood-munching clams found at the bottom of the ocean
Wood-boring clams are tiny clams that eat (and live in) sunken wood at the bottom of the ocean, and they have long, tube-shaped organs...
Invasive round gobies may be poised to decimate endangered French Creek mussels
The round goby -- a small, extremely prolific, invasive fish from Europe -- poses a threat to endangered freshwater mussels in northwestern Pennsylvania's French...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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