A combination of insecticides and mite weakens honeybees
New research shows a synergistic time-lag interaction between the parasitic mite Varroa destructor and neonicotinoid insecticides reducing survival of winter honeybees, Apis mellifera.
Ant reactions to natural habitat disruptions tell us a lot about their evolution
Concordia University biology professor Jean-Philippe Lessard reviews the ant traits system developed by Alan Andersen and calls for the creation of a global framework...
Supercomputing dynamic earthquake rupture models
Multiple interactions found in postulated network of faults in the Brawley seismic zone in southern California.
Patagonia ice sheets thicker than previously thought
A new study of Patagonia's ice fields finds that many glaciers in the region are much thicker than previously thought.
Salmon get a major athletic boost via a single enzyme
A single enzyme anchored to the walls of salmons' blood vessels helps reduce how hard their hearts have to work during exercise by up...
Using population genetics, scientists confirm origins of root rot in Michigan ornamentals
Floriculture is an economically important industry in Michigan. The health of these crops is threatened by Pythium ultimum (root rot), a water mold that...
New research explores the mechanics of how birds flock
Wildlife researchers have long tried to understand why birds fly in flocks and how different types of flocks work. A new study explores the...
New process to rinse heavy metals from soils
Poisonous heavy metals contaminating thousands of sites nationwide threaten to enter the food chain, and there's been no easy way to remove them. An...
Plant lineage points to different evolutionary playbook for temperate species
An ancient, cosmopolitan lineage of plants is shaking up scientists' understanding of how quickly species evolve in temperate ecosystems and why.
Climate action urgently required to protect human health in Europe
In a landmark report, the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) focuses on the consequences of climate change for human health in Europe and...
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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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