Cape Lion was genetically diverse prior to extinction, researchers find
Cape lions used to roam the Cape Flats grassland plains of South Africa, in what is now known as Western Cape Providence. When Europeans arrived...
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Monitoring and measuring biodiversity require more than just numbers; scientists advocate for change
Highlights:Credit: Photo courtesy Corey Callaghan. Highlights: Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is why monitoring wildlife biodiversity is...
Synthetic dimension dynamics to manipulate light
In the realm of physics, synthetic dimensions (SDs) have emerged as one of the frontiers of active research, offering a pathway to explore phenomena in...
Greenhouse gas emissions in Global South countries linked with IMF lending policies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Greenhouse gas emissions significantly increase in countries in the Global South within a few years after initially borrowing from the International Monetary...
Low social status increases risk of health problems from alcohol problems
Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse compared to similar individuals with...
Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength
When small hierarchical groups bond, neural activity between leaders and followers aligns, promoting quicker and more frequent communication, according to a study published on March...
Fairy circles: Plant water stress causes Namibia’s gaps in grass
Namibia's legendary fairy circles are mysterious, circular, bald patches in the dry grasslands on the edge of the Namib Desert. Their formation has been researched...
Sandy soil reptiles are more threatened by climate change than has been supposed, study shows
Reptiles that live in sandy soils in dry areas and tolerate high temperatures have been considered beneficiaries of global warming as suitable habitats expand owing...
Mass General Brigham researchers develop AI foundation models to advance pathology
Foundation models, advanced artificial intelligence systems trained on large-scale datasets, hold the potential to provide unprecedented advancements for the medical field. In computational pathology (CPath),...
From the Mediterranean into the Atlantic: The Gibraltar arc is migrating to the west
Oceans are subject to continuous change, mostly over extremely vast periods of time running into millions of years. Researchers from Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal...
The science is in: Being good is actually good for you
“A wonderful book full of fascinating scientific insights explained with great clarity, inspiring us to let kindness reign in our hearts and thus accomplish the...
Cranberries provide runners with an all-natural boost, according to new Concordia research
Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that can help them improve performance. According to a new study by Concordia researchers published in...
Primary care telemedicine linked with fewer antibiotics for children than direct-to-consumer telemedicine
New research from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC shows that telemedicine visits conducted for children with primary care providers (PCPs) are associated with fewer...
Spectroscopy and theory shed light on excitons in semiconductors
From solar panels on our roofs to the new OLED TV screens, many everyday electronic devices simply wouldn’t work without the interaction between light and...
CABI-led study shows benefits of chatgroups to human health can be replicated in plant health
A CABI-led study has revealed that there is evidence of the benefits of chatgroups to human health which can also be replicated in plant health.Credit:...
