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Symbiotic and pathogenic fungi that interact with plants are distantly related and don't share many genetic similarities. Comparing plant pathogenic fungi and plant symbiotic...
Ticks prove resilient to extreme temperatures
A recent study shows blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) are actually really good at surviving extreme cold and heat in nature. Previous lab research suggests...
Forest protection and carbon dioxide stored in biomass
A study has found that worldwide protected forests have an additional 9.65 billion metric tons of carbon stored in their above-ground biomass compared to...
Honey bee colony aggression linked to gene regulatory networks
In honey bees, the role a bee plays in the colony changes as they age. Younger bees perform duties inside the hive, such as...
Forest birds with short, round wings more sensitive to habitat fragmentation
Tropical forest birds, which tend to have wings that are short and round relative to their body length and shape, are more sensitive to...
Cutting boards can produce microparticles when chopping veggies
Cutting boards are handy tools found in most homes and restaurant kitchens. But a small-scale study suggests that they are an overlooked source of...
Study identifies boat strikes as a growing cause of manatee deaths in Belize
The endangered Antillean manatee faces a growing threat from boat strikes in Belize, according to a new study that raises concerns about the survival...
X-rays visualize how one of nature’s strongest bonds breaks
The use of short flashes of X-ray light brings scientists one big step closer toward developing better catalysts to transform the greenhouse gas methane...
Thermal energy stored by land masses has increased significantly
There are many effects of climate change. Perhaps the most broadly known is global warming, which is caused by heat building up in various...
You can make carbon dioxide filters with a 3D printer
Researchers demonstrated that it's possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing.
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