Bee appearance and behavior may be related, genetic study reveals
The findings will be used to help researchers determine how traits, characteristics and color impact behavior.
Scientists identify new genus and species of legume, now mysteriously extinct
Researchers have described a new legume tree from flowers embedded in several lumps of amber recovered from deep within an amber mine in the...
Team succeeds in culturing the pygmy zebra octopus
Researchers report culturing methods for the pygmy zebra octopus, an emerging laboratory research organism.
Coast redwood and sequoia genome sequences completed
Scientists have completed the sequences for the coast redwood and giant sequoia genomes. The research helps better explain the genetic basis for these species'...
Robots use fear to fight invasive fish
The invasive mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) chews off the tails of freshwater fishes and tadpoles, leaving the native animals to perish while dining on other...
Queen’s genes determine sex of entire ant colonies
Researchers have discovered the genetic basis for a quirk of the animal kingdom -- how ant queens produce broods that are entirely male or...
Visually stunning tree of all known life unveiled online
OneZoom is a one-stop site for exploring all life on Earth, its evolutionary history, and how much of it is threatened with extinction.
River animals just go with the flow
Interesting floodplain dynamics were observed during and after seasonal flooding in northern Japan. The combination of the natural flow patterns of rivers and the...
Where did western honey bees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
For decades, scientists have hotly debated the origin of the western honey bee. Now, new research has discovered these popular honey-producing bees most likely...
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and artificial intelligence (AI) can detect early signs of tumor...
A recent study demonstrates that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect early signs of tumor cell death...
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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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