Painted lady’s roundtrip migratory flight is the longest recorded in butterflies
Researchers found that painted lady butterflies return from the Afrotropical region to recolonize the Mediterranean in early spring, traveling an annual distance of 12,000...
British mammals’ fight for survival
Almost one in five of British mammal species face a high risk of extinction, according to a recent comprehensive review of their populations.
Original habitat is best, but restoration still makes a big difference
A new study presents some of the best evidence to date that restoration efforts in Missouri's Ozark Highlands make a difference for nesting songbirds...
More harm than good: Assessing the nuclear arsenal tipping point
The first study of its kind shows how detrimental nuclear attack would be for the aggressor nation.
To forecast winter rainfall in the Southwest, look to New Zealand in the summer
Scientists have discovered an atmospheric teleconnection that allows them to accurately predict winter precipitation in the southwestern United States by measuring summer sea surface...
Simple chemical process that may have led to the origin of life on Earth
Research has shown that reactions of alpha-hydroxy acids, similar to the alpha-amino acids that make up modern proteins, form large polymers easily under conditions...
Research provides insights on World War II naval battle site
A new study provides precise geographic information for the preservation, long-term research, and future use of a historically important World War II battle site...
Conformity trumps riskiness in social fish
Researchers have discovered that more sociable fish suppress their own personality when they are with a partner.
Clever bees can identify different flowers by patterns of scent
New research has revealed that bumblebees can tell flowers apart by patterns of scent.
Bacterial enzymes: The biological role of europium
Rare earth elements (REEs) are an indispensable component of the digital technologies that are now an integral part of our everyday life. Yet their...
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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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10 magical places saved by endangered species
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