Stressed out: Mapping the human footprint on coastal areas globally
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Parasites alter likelihood of fish being caught by anglers
Parasitic infections in salmonid fish can increase or decrease their vulnerability to angling, depending on their body condition.
Hummingbirds use torpor in varying ways to survive cold temps
Hummingbirds use the hibernation-like state of torpor in varying ways, depending on their physical condition and what is happening in their environment, according to...
New eyes discovered in trilobites
Researchers have detected previously overlooked eyes whose form and function could help to improve the evolutionary classification of archaic arthropods.
A sowing, pruning, and harvesting robot for SynecocultureTM farming
Synecoculture, a new farming method, involves growing mixed plant species together in high density. However, it requires complex operation since varying species with different...
3D radar scan provides clues about threats to iconic Alaskan glacier
Mapping a large coastal glacier in Alaska revealed that its bulk sits below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it vulnerable to...
Noise harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems
Noise from human activities is harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems, new research shows.
An elegant new orchid hiding in plain sight
It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented....
Mountain forests are being lost at an accelerating rate, putting biodiversity at risk
More than 85% of the world's bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in forest habitats, but researchers report that these forests...
Rivers and streams in the Andean Cordillera are hot spots for greenhouse gases emissions
Researchers show that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 )...
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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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