Chemical language of plants depends on context
Scientists studied the ecological function of linalool in Nicotiana attenuata tobacco plants. They found the gene responsible for linalool synthesis and release which vary...
Corals in Singapore likely to survive sea-level rise
Marine scientists found that coral species in Singapore's sedimented and turbid waters are unlikely to be impacted by accelerating sea-level rise.
Embracing bioinformatics in gene banks
Scientists have explored, within a perspective paper, the upcoming challenges and possibilities of the future of gene banks. They emphasize that the advancement of...
When the dinosaurs died, lichens thrived
When the asteroid hit, dinosaurs weren't the only ones that suffered. Clouds of ash blocked the sun and cooled the planet's temperature, devastating plant...
Some extinct crocs were vegetarians
Based on careful study of fossilized teeth, scientists have found that multiple ancient groups of crocodyliforms -- the group including living and extinct relatives...
Grandmother, grandfather among rare whales who’ve died in 3 weeks
Already suffering a perilous decline, the deaths of 4 North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this month doesn't bode well...
Former war refugee maps habitat for West African bird
A former war refugee has projected the geographic distribution of a West African bird through 2050.
Playing ‘tag’: Tracking movement of young oysters
A new publication investigates the use of a fluorescent dye to track movements of young oysters. The publication provides new knowledge on methods for...
Does limited underground water storage make plants less susceptible to drought?
By tracking water flow through different environments in California, researchers have discovered a secret to the surprising resilience of Mediterranean plant communities during drought...
‘Sides of a Horn’ reveals the human cost of rhino poaching
New short narrative film strives to deepen the global discussion around the illegal wildlife trade.
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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
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