The aptly named resplendent quetzal is prized for its plumage. Golden poison frogs are popular creatures in the pet trade. Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy, and their scales are…
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How to find species potentially able to withstand the specific conditions of a site? – Functional Ecologists
In this new post, Eva Janíková—a postdoc at the University of South Bohemia (Czech Republic)—presents her latest work: ‘Methods of species pool determination as predictors of survival in seeding and…
Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered
The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance to be one of the most serious threats for global health. Similar to the way bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics, fungal infections…
Evidence for Slow-Rolling Sea of Gravitational Waves Found
Scientists are reporting the first evidence that our Earth and the universe around us are awash in a background of spacetime undulations called gravitational waves. The waves oscillate very slowly…
How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky. As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick into high gear, experts urge extra caution for…
‘Presumed human remains’ discovered in Titan sub wreckage
An undated image courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions, shows their Titan submersible launching from a platform. Experts have recovered presumed human remains from what is left of the Titan sub that…
Scientists find key evidence for existence of nanohertz gravitational waves
FAST helps find key evidence for the existence of nanohertz gravitational waves with its high sensitivity. Credit: NAOC of CAS A group of Chinese scientists has recently found key evidence…
Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health in Teens
Summary: Encouraging children to indulge in reading for pleasure can enhance their cognitive and mental health during adolescence, a recent study reveals. The research, involving over 10,000 young adolescents from…
Discovering evidence of superradiance in the alpha decay of mirror nuclei
Mirror nuclei, such as 18O & 18Ne, have the same number of protons & neutrons (18),but while 18O has 8 protons & 10 neutrons 18Ne has 10 protons & 8…
