It would take 23 million years for evolution to replace Madagascar’s endangered mammals
90% of the plants and animals on Madagascar are found nowhere else on Earth, but this treasure trove of evolution is under serious threat...
Molecular mechanism behind nutrient element-induced plant disease resistance discovered
In one of the few studies to directly investigate the mechanism underlying the effect of essential elements on plant disease resistance, scientists demonstrate that...
Elucidating enzyme gene expression in filamentous fungi for efficient biomass energy production
A research team analyzed the regulatory mechanisms of carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzyme production in Aspergillus aculeatus, a filamentous fungus that produces enzymes with an excellent ability...
Cubes outperform spheres as catalyst particles
To date, nanoparticles as catalysts for green hydrogen have been like rowers in an eight: researchers could only measure their average performance, but couldn't...
Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans
Hispaniola once had among the highest diversity of rodents in the Caribbean. Today, only one rodent species remains, and its prospects for survival are...
Broccoli looks more like cauliflower in a warmer world
A new study identifies the genetic underpinnings for why broccoli heads become abnormal when it's hot, providing insight into effects of climate-induced warming for...
Is ‘fear’ driving bias in environmental scholarship?
Scientists understand that fear of predation affects animal behavior within landscapes. Now researchers are using a similar hypothesis -- which they are calling 'social-ecological...
Studies identify new strategies for insect control
New research by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has potential in insect control through volatile repellents that could be applied on surfaces...
Climate ‘presses’ and ‘pulses’ impact Magellanic penguins — a marine predator — with guidance...
Climate change will reshape ecosystems through two types of events: short-term, extreme events -- or 'pulses' -- and long-term changes, or 'presses.' Understanding the...
Urban lizards share genomic markers not found in forest-dwellers
Lizards living in different cities have parallel genomic markers when compared to neighboring forest lizards, according to a new study. The genetic variations linked...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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