How birds can detect Earth’s magnetic field
Researchers have made a key discovery about the internal magnetic compass of birds. Biologists have identified a single protein without which birds probably would...
Food allergy is triggered by perfect storm of genetics and skin exposure to infant...
Infant and childhood food allergy has now been linked to a mix of environmental and genetic factors that must coexist to trigger the allergy,...
Genetics of the modern heirs of the Inkas shed new lights about their origins...
A study of the Inka origins and their lineages was performed in twelve contemporary families with presumed patrilineal lineage to Inka monarchs. A comparison...
Coral bleaching threatens the diversity of reef fish
New research reveals that global warming also affects fish who depend on corals. The Great Barrier Reef is revered for its kaleidoscope of color....
New source of global nitrogen discovered
Not all of the nitrogen on the planet comes from the atmosphere, according to a new study. Up to a quarter comes from Earth's bedrock. The discovery...
270 million visits made to English coastlines each year
Research has revealed for the first time that around 271 million recreational visits are made to marine and coastal environments in England. The research...
Penguins go through the flow
Colonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study. This 'liquid' organization and structure enables breeding...
Carbon taxes can be both fair and effective, study shows
Study shows a tax on carbon-based fuels would go a long way toward curbing global climate change, and could be designed so that it...
Bonobos share and share alike
Bonobos are willing to share meat with animals outside their own family groups. This behavior was observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
The ban of the cave bear
At 3.5 meters long and with a shoulder height of 1.7 meters, the cave bear was one of the giants of the Ice Age....
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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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