Diving into Earth’s interior helps scientists unravel secrets of diamond formation
Understanding the global carbon cycle provides scientists with vital clues about the planet's habitability.
Honeybees’ waggle dance no longer useful in some cultivated landscapes
For bees and other social insects, being able to exchange information is vital for the success of their colony. One way honeybees do this...
Pharmaceutical residues in fresh water pose a growing environmental risk
Over the past 20 years, concentrations of pharmaceuticals have increased in freshwater sources all over the world, as research by environmental experts has revealed....
Planting small seeds simply: The allure of the slide hammer seeder
The development of a simply made and easy-to-use planting device could make growing important herbs and beneficial insect-attracting plants significantly more efficient and effective....
Climate change may affect ecological interactions among species
Predator-prey equilibria are being disrupted by climate change, according to a new study.
How bird feather patterns form
According to a new study, the precise patterning of bird feathers relies on signaling through ectodysplasin (EDA) and its receptor EDAR -- the same...
Recent drought may provide a glimpse of the future for birds in the Sierra...
To better understand the effects of climate change on the bird community in the Sierra Nevada region, researchers examined the impacts to birds from...
Using E. coli to create bioproducts, like biodiesel, in a cost-effective manner
Mechanical engineers are working on genetically engineering and optimizing E. coli bacteria to produce bioproducts, like biodiesel, in a cost-effective manner.
Getting to the bottom of fairy circles
Fairy circles are round gaps in arid grassland that are distributed very uniformly over the landscape and only occur along the Namib Desert in...
Good news: Habitats worthy of protection in Germany are protected, study finds
The world's largest coordinated network of protected areas is not located at the South Pole or in Australia, Africa, Asia or on the American...
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