AI used to predict unknown links between viruses and mammals
Credit: Dr Maya Wardeh A new University of Liverpool study could help scientists mitigate the future spread of zoonotic and ...
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Community science project will study rattlesnake behavior with remote cameras
Members of the public can analyze time lapse images to contribute to scientific understanding of rattlesnake maternal care, predation and ...
Poaching affects behavior of endangered capuchin monkeys in Brazilian biological reserve
Contradicting theories of primatologists, a study led by Brazilian scientists shows that in a habitat with high hunting pressure, the ...
VIMS study uncovers new cause for intensification of oyster disease
Rise in disease virulence due to evolving parasite, not just droughtCredit: © R. Carnegie/VIMS. A new paper in Scientific Reports ...
Dragonflies: Species losses and gains in Germany
Some dragonfly and damselfly species suffer from habitat loss and degradation, while many species benefit from improved water quality and ...
Parrot talk
Credit: Photo Heidi M. Thomsen During flock encounters, a single vocal interaction seems to be sufficient for making the decision ...
What factors put Philippine birds at risk of extinction?
Credit: Ça?an ?ekercio?lu The lush forests and more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines hold a rich diversity of life, ...
Sweeping analysis concludes there’s no cheating old age
Researchers compare pace-of-aging across 39 populations of humans and primatesCredit: Florian Moellers DURHAM, N.C. - Special diets, exercise programs, supplements ...
Liver cancer call for help
Indigenous communities missing care -- expertCredit: Flinders University Rising numbers of liver cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities ...
URI researchers: New survey method proves Rhode Island’s rarest frog may not be so rare
Credit: Anne Devan-Song KINGSTON, R.I. - June 14, 2021 - The rarest frog in Rhode Island may not be as ...
Pollutant concentration increases in the franciscana dolphin
One of the smallest and most threatened dolphin species worldwideCredit: Massimiliano Drago, UB-IRBio The concentration of potentially toxic metals is ...
Data from community science is underutilized; new study aims to change that
New paper provides framework for how scientists can leverage community-generated data to monitor global biodiversity changeCredit: © Calla Allison SAN ...
Butterflies and moths have difficulty adjusting to a rapidly changing climate
Credit: Helmut Diekmann Climate change exerts great pressure for change on species and biodiversity. A recent study conducted by the ...
Sleep Number presents new data from its 360® Smart Beds at SLEEP 2021 Annual Meeting
Credit: Sleep Number Real-world data from Sleep Number® smart bed sleepers shows a potential model for predicting and tracking COVID-19 ...