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#1257282020-11-17
Tropical peatland conservation could protect humans from new diseases
Conservation of tropical peatlands could reduce the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the likelihood of new diseases jumping from animals to humans, researchers say.
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#1257292020-11-17
New placement for one of Earth's largest mass extinction events
Curtin University research has shed new light on when one of the largest mass extinction events on Earth occurred, which gives new meaning to what killed Triassic life and allowed the ecological expansion of dinosaurs in the Jurassic period.
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#1257322020-11-17
Extremely rare parasitic crustacean discovered in museum shark collection
Cymothoids are a family of isopods (a type of crustacean) that are ectoparasites of fish. Some species in this family are also known as tongue-biter or tongue-eating louse (e.g., Cymothoa exigua).
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#1257332020-11-17
Microscopic insect that liquefies slugs may be answer to controlling this invasive pest
Two Oregon State University researchers have discovered a microscopic soil-dwelling nematode on the Corvallis campus that could be an important tool against invasive slugs that cause billions of dollars a year in agricultural damage worldwide.
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#1257382020-11-17
The riddle of Madagascar’s megafauna extinction just got trickier
The growing consensus that the earth is in the throes of a sixth mass extinction has focused attention on a centuries-old ecological puzzle: why do species suddenly disappear by the droves?
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#1257402020-11-17
Holes in Greenland ice sheet are larger than previously thought, study finds
Holes that carry surface meltwater to the base of the Greenland ice sheet, called moulins, are much larger than previously thought, according to a new study based on observation and first-hand exploration by a team including a geologist from the University of Arkansas.
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#1257452020-11-18
Cichlid fishes from African Lake Tanganyika shed light on how organismal diversity arises
Lake Tanganyika in Africa is a true hotspot of organismal diversity. Approximately 240 species of cichlid fishes have evolved in this lake in less than 10 million years. A research team from the University of Basel has investigated this phenomenon of explosive speciation, and provides new insigh ...
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#1257462020-11-18
Lurking in genomic shadows: How giant viruses fuel the evolution of algae
Viruses are tiny invaders that cause a wide range of diseases, from rabies to tomato spotted wilt virus and, most recently, COVID-19 in humans. But viruses can do more than elicit sickness—and not all viruses are tiny.
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#1257472020-11-18
Extreme losses in a few populations drive apparent global vertebrate decline
Vertebrate populations—from birds and fish to antelope—are not, in general, declining. Despite what has previously been thought and said.
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#1257482020-11-18
Research on environmental history: 330-year-old poplar tree tells of its life
Similar to genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, i.e. gene modifications that do not occur on the primary DNA sequence, sometimes arise accidentally in plants and can be transmitted across generations. Using trees as a model, researchers have now shown for the first time that these so-called ep ...
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#1257492020-11-18
Global warming triggered the evolution of giant dinosaurs
The word "dinosaur" tends to evoke giant animals with massive bodies, long necks and tails, and tiny heads. These "quintessential dinosaurs" actually represent one prominent subgroup of he Dinosauria, the so called Sauropoda ("long-necked dinosaurs" in popular culture). Sauropods were truly amaz ...
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#1257502020-11-18
Researchers identify gene that regulates how plants respond to stress
Maybe you go for a leisurely walk, curl up with a good book, lift weights or reach for some comfort food when you're not feeling well or have had a particularly stressful day. Although there are myriad ways that we all outwardly cope with stressors, one thing is constant: At the cellular level, ...
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#1257512020-11-18
Study finds health trade-offs for wildlife as urbanization expands
City living appears to improve reproductive success for migratory tree swallows compared to breeding in more environmentally protected areas, a new five-year study suggests. But urban life comes with a big trade-off—health hazards linked to poorer water quality.
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#1257522020-11-18
Nutrient-rich water is heaven for disease-spreading mosquitoes
When mosquito eggs hatch in nutrient-rich water, the mosquitoes are larger and they can also fly further. That is the first conclusion of a study from by the Netherlands Center for One Health (NCOH) by PhD-student Sam Boerlijst.
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#1257532020-11-18
Study shows climate change can help crab escape its parasites
As Earth warms, species around the world—Adélie penguins, earthworms, gray snapper, pin oaks—are shifting into habitats once too cold for them. One such "climate migrant" is the Atlantic mud fiddler crab Minuca pugnax. Historically found only as far north as Cape Cod, this saltmarsh dweller has ...
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#1257542020-11-18
Mushroom cultivation produces three times its weight in waste. It's now being turned into burgers and fertiliser
Cultivating mushrooms produces a lot of waste. For every kilogram of mushrooms produced, about three kilograms of soil-like material containing straw, manure and peat is left behind. In the EU, this results in more than 3 billion kilograms of waste per year.
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#1257552020-11-18
Which particulate air pollution poses the greatest health risk?
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), together with colleagues from several other European institutions, have investigated whether particulate matter from certain sources can be especially harmful to human health.
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#1257592020-11-18
Only A Balanced Approach To Ocean & Inland Aquaculture Will Nourish The World, Research In Nature Communications Asserts
New research evaluates claims that ocean aquaculture is the next sustainable and equitable food frontier, points to a balanced approach that includes land-based aquaculture as essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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#1257672020-11-19
Synthesis study demonstrates phytoplankton can bloom below Arctic sea ice
Small photosynthetic marine algae are a key component of the Arctic marine ecosystem but their role for the ecology of the Arctic Ocean have been underestimated for decades. That's the conclusion of a team of scientists who synthesized more than half a century of research about the occurrence, m ...
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#1257702020-11-19
Evidence from one of Earth's biggest underwater landslides ever sheds light on East African rifting
A recent study, published in Nature Communications, discovered that earthquakes and continental movements triggered massive underwater landslides tens of millions of years ago off the coast of East Africa—findings that could help assess the future risk of tsunamis to the increasingly populated c ...
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#1257772020-11-19
Climate change: Aberystwyth elephant grass research could help unlock greener energy
Researchers in Wales have helped unlock the DNA of a plant that could have a key role in fighting climate change. The scientists from Aberystwyth University were part of a global team to sequence the genome of miscanthus, known as elephant grass.
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#1257802020-11-19
By Land or Sea: How Did Mammals Get to the Caribbean Islands?
A multidisciplinary team is jointly investigating mammal evolution and subduction dynamics to unravel how flightless land mammals migrated to the Greater Antilles and other Caribbean islands.
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#1257822020-11-19
Can animals use iridescent colors to communicate?
A new paper from the University of Melbourne reveals how animals use beautiful but unreliable iridescent colors as communication signals. Special adaptations enable animals to control how these shifting colors appear so that they can convey reliable information. The new work now published in Tre ...
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#1257832020-11-19
Solar radiation accelerates carbon cycle process of temperate forest ecosystems
Solar radiation accelerates carbon cycle process of temperate forest ecosystems.However, the role of photodegradation in litter decomposition has been neglected especially in productive mesic ecosystems, where litter is exposed to a heterogeneous radiation environment. Obtaining a more-complete ...
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#1257842020-11-19
Scientists Map Distribution of Bee Species Worldwide
Using a uniquely comprehensive checklist of bee distributions and over 5,800,000 public bee occurrence records, a team of researchers from China, the United States and Singapore has described global patterns of bee biodiversity.
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#1257862020-11-19
Could kelp help relieve ocean acidification?
A new analysis of California's Monterey Bay evaluates kelp's potential to reduce ocean acidification, the harmful fallout from climate change on marine ecosystems and the food they produce for human populations.
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#1257872020-11-19
Researchers discover a new coral reef in Australia's Great Barrier Reef—the first such discovery in 120 years
A researcher from the University of Granada (UGR) is co-leading a geological and biological research campaign that is being carried out at Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR)—the largest coral reef in the world. Geologists, biologists, and marine ecologists from various Australian universities ...
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#1257902020-11-19
Elephant genetics guide conservation
A large-scale study of African elephant genetics in Tanzania reveals the history of elephant populations, how they interact, and what areas may be critical to conserve in order to preserve genetic diversity for species conservation.
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#1257962020-11-20
The microbiome of Da Vinci's drawings
The work of Leonardo Da Vinci is an invaluable heritage of the 15th century. From engineering to anatomy, the master paved the way for many scientific disciplines. But what else could the drawings of Da Vinci teach us? Could molecular studies reveal interesting data from the past? These question ...
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#1257972020-11-20
Very hungry and angry, caterpillars head-butt to get what they want
Inspired by his own butterfly garden at home, a Florida Atlantic University neuroscientist got a unique look at how monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) caterpillars behave when food is scarce. The results look something like a combination of boxing and "bumper" cars.
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#1258082020-11-20
New Chinese submersible reaches Earth's deepest ocean trench
China livestreamed footage of its new manned submersible parked at the bottom of the ocean Friday, the latest foray by the country's scientists into the Earth's deepest ocean trench.
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#1258092020-11-20
Researchers discover 'missing' piece of Hawaii's formation
An oceanic plateau has been observed for the first time in the Earth's lower mantle, 800 kilometers deep underneath Eastern Siberia, pushing Hawaii's birthplace back to 100 million years, says a Michigan State University geophysicist.
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#1258102020-11-20
Abrupt permafrost thaw alters microbial structure and function
Permafrost thaw could emit substantial carbon (C) into the atmosphere, and possibly trigger a positive feedback to climate warming. As the engine of biogeochemical cycling, soil microorganisms exert a critical role in mediating the direction and strength of permafrost C-climate feedback.
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#1258172020-11-24
Next-generation drones could learn from bumblebees' amazing flight
An international study, led by researchers from UNSW Canberra, has discovered the secret of bumblebees' self-aware dexterous flight—with potential applications for the next generation of drones and autonomous vehicles.
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#1258182020-11-24
Contagious 'I See You' signal found in social insects for first time
In the arms race between prey and predator, sophisticated counter strategies evolve, such as signals that reduce the risks to predator and prey by deterring activities before lethal action is necessary.
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#1258192020-11-24
Dolphins conserve oxygen and prevent dive-related problems by consciously decreasing their heart rates before diving
Dolphins actively slow down their hearts before diving, and can even adjust their heart rate depending on how long they plan to dive for, a new study suggests. Published in Frontiers in Physiology, the findings provide new insights into how marine mammals conserve oxygen and adjust to pressure w ...
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#1258202020-11-24
Enriching research in ecology and evolution through nine 'flavors' of history
In a recent article in The Quarterly Review of Biology, "Beyond Equilibria: The Neglected Role of History in Ecology and Evolution," author Hamish G. Spencer argues for a revitalized view of history.
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#1258212020-11-24
Moths strike out in evolutionary arms race with sophisticated wing design
Ultra-thin, super-absorbent and extraordinarily designed to detract attention, the wings of moths could hold the key for developing technological solutions to survive in a noisy world.
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#1258232020-11-24
Restoration of degraded grasslands can benefit climate change mitigation and key ecosystem services
New research has demonstrated how, in contrast to encroachment by the invasive alien tree species Prosopis julifora (known as Mathenge -in Kenya or Promi in Baringo), restoration of grasslands in tropical semi-arid regions can both mitigate the impacts of climate change and restore key benefits ...
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#1258312020-11-24
Stability of Earth's biggest lump of ice at risk from warming oceans
The drastically increasing influence of humans on Earth's climate causes a melting of polar ice sheets and therefore a rise in global sea levels. A team of international scientists led by the Institute of Earth Sciences at Heidelberg University and including the University of Southampton has now ...
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#1258322020-11-24
Leaf-cutter ant first insect found with biomineral body armour
A well-known leaf-cutting ant grows its own body armour using biominerals, a protective power previously unknown in the insect world, scientists have discovered in research published Tuesday showing this makes the ants almost unbeatable in battle.
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#1258332020-11-24
Decoding gigantic insect genome could help tackle devastating locust crises
A 'game changing' study deciphering the genetic material of the desert locust by researchers at the University of Leicester, could help combat the crop-ravaging behavior of the notorious insect pest which currently exacerbates a hunger crisis across many developing countries.
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#1258362020-11-24
In fire-prone West, plants need their pollinators—and vice versa
2020 is the worst fire year on record in the United States, with nearly 13 million acres burned, 14,000 structures destroyed and an estimated $3 billion spent on fire suppression—and counting. At the same time, certain land managers have invested huge amounts of time and resources toward restori ...
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#1258372020-11-25
Waste fishing gear threatens Ganges wildlife
Waste fishing gear in the River Ganges poses a threat to wildlife including otters, turtles and dolphins, new research shows.The study says entanglement in fishing gear could harm species including the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin.
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#1258382020-11-25
Microbes help unlock phosphorus for plant growth
Phosphorus is a necessary nutrient for plants to grow. But when it's applied to plants as part of a chemical fertilizer, phosphorus can react strongly with minerals in the soil, forming complexes with iron, aluminum and calcium. This locks up the phosphorus, preventing plants from being able to ...
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#1258392020-11-25
Dimming Sun's rays could ease climate impacts in Africa
Dialling down the Sun's heat a notch by injecting billions of shiny sulphur dioxide particles into the stratosphere could curtail devastating drought across parts of Africa, new peer-reviewed research has reported.
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#1258402020-11-25
Microbes help unlock phosphorus for plant growth
Phosphorus is a necessary nutrient for plants to grow. But when it's applied to plants as part of a chemical fertilizer, phosphorus can react strongly with minerals in the soil, forming complexes with iron, aluminum and calcium. This locks up the phosphorus, preventing plants from being able to ...
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#1258412020-11-25
In fire-prone West, plants need their pollinators—and vice versa
2020 is the worst fire year on record in the United States, with nearly 13 million acres burned, 14,000 structures destroyed and an estimated $3 billion spent on fire suppression—and counting. At the same time, certain land managers have invested huge amounts of time and resources toward restori ...
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#1258442020-11-25
Areas where the next pandemic could emerge are revealed
Almost half the world's most connected cities straddle animal-human spillover hotspots 14-20 percent of these cities are in areas with poor health infrastructure, meaning infections resulting from spillovers are likely to go unreported
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#1258452020-11-25
New Map Developed To Show Distribution Of Bee Species, Populations Around The World
In an effort to understand where the bee population reside the most as well as to record different bee species and conserve them, researchers have created a global map that shows where bees live around the world. The map is supposed to act as a jump-off point for future bee-related research.