Catch and release can give sea turtles the bends #ASA186
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 13, 2024 – Six out of seven sea turtle species are endangered, and humans are primarily responsible. Commercial fishing activities are the...
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Evolutionary history shapes variation of wood density
Ecology and evolutionary biology suggest that closely related species are more likely to exhibit morphological and functional similarities compared to distantly related species. Each tree...
Machine learning and AI aiding in the prediction of chemical reaction outcomes
There are few problems now that AI and machine learning cannot help overcome. Researchers from the Yokohama National University use this modern advantage to overcome...
In a reservoir in Southeast Brazil, introduction of a fish native to the Amazon has reduced native species diversity
The Silver croaker (Plagioscion squamosissimus), a fish native to the Amazon (corvina or pescada-branca in Portuguese), is the most probable cause of a sharp fall in the diversity...
Soil testing time saver predicts key soil health characteristics
By Brittaney MannCredit: University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture By Brittaney Mann FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Farmers in a time crunch have a new, speedier...
Analyzing the underlying causes of the food crisis in Gaza
IIASA research highlights that besides the devastating impacts of the Israel-Hamas War, there are additional longstanding causes for the ongoing food crisis, and tailored strategies...
Healing faster: Unveiling the future of tissue & organ repair
Combining biomedical finesse and nature-inspired engineering, a uOttawa-led team of scientists have created a jelly-like material that shows great potential for on-the-spot repair to a...
New research reveals urgent need for integrated care in pediatric epilepsy
BALTIMORE, May 13, 2024—Findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute emphasize the critical importance of integrated care for children with epilepsy and co-occurring psychiatric issues, shedding...
Researchers identify fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last 50,000 years
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Today’s rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide increase is 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years, researchers...
Recovery potential in patients with traumatic brain injury
New Rochelle, NY, May 13, 2024—A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma found that more than 30% of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for...
How miniature backpacks led to the discovery of the world’s largest hummingbird species
Researchers from UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) have uncovered the giant hummingbird’s extreme long-distance migration for the first time. Their eight-year study, Extreme elevational...
Autism’s missing microbes may influence social behavior by protecting the gut
For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has...
Team studies factors related to a sense of economic insecurity in older adults
The people of Japan have the highest life expectancy in the world. Yet older adults who struggle economically may refrain from seeking medical help or...
MIT expands access to graduate education for nontraditional learners in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy program
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are announcing an expansion of their jointly administered Master’s Program...
Some varieties of annual flowers have a place in pollinator-friendly gardens
Annapolis, MD; May 13, 2024—While wildflowers and perennials are a must for supporting pollinators, there's no denying the popularity of many annual flowers for their...
