Small Insects Excrete by Launching Drops of Urine at Amazing Speeds
When Saad Bhamla saw an insect peeing, it was the first time he had ever seen it. The bug created a virtually circular droplet on…
Zoology
Research Finds Relationship Between Blue Whale Foraging and Reproduction and Environmental Factors
According to a recent analysis of the vocalizations of New Zealand blue whales, the whales are year-round residents of the South Taranaki Bight and their…
Age Distribution of Spawning Salmon Is Decreasing, Raising Climate Resilience Issues
According to a recent study by researchers at UC Santa Cruz and NOAA Fisheries, Chinook salmon reduce the potential impact of a bad year and…
Engineer Discovers Breakthrough Approach to Potentially Enhance Medicines During Dolphin Research
Crystals comprised of substances like calcium or a clump of urine can build masses inside the body that can cause pain and significant medical issues.…
Danger to Tiny Islands Where Humans May Have Brought Extinction from Reptile Loss
A University of Texas at Austin paleobiologist has recently examined both extinct and living reptile species to better understand the devastating effects of the extinction…
The Same Arctic Calving Grounds have been Used by Caribou for Three Thousand Years
Caribou, also known as reindeer, are large, wild, Arctic-dwelling members of the deer family. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Caribou are…
The Beginnings of the Current Biodiversity Gradient were Revealed by Thorough Fossil Research 15 Million Years Ago
In order to explain why the diversity of species is highest at the equator and slowly declines toward the poles, scientists have used roughly half…
Genetic Data Indicates that the European Large Cat Population is on the Verge of Extinction
Scientists fear that the Eurasian lynx will disappear from France if something isn’t done soon. By the end of the decade, this elusive wild cat,…
Red Blood Cells are Packed into the Mirror-Coated Liver of Glassfrogs to Achieve Transparency
Glassfrogs are a type of amphibian that are known for their distinctive appearance, characterized by their transparent or translucent skin on their bellies. They belong…
Songbirds’ Beak Color is Affected by Noise from Urban Environments
An increasing number of people are worried that anthropogenic noise has negative consequences on wildlife in urban settings. There are many different frequencies, sound kinds,…
Researchers have Discovered 92 Fossil Nests Belonging to Some of India’s Largest Dinosaurs
According to a study by Harsha Dhiman of the University of Delhi, New Delhi, and colleagues published January 18, 2022 in the open-access journal PLOS…
The Fish Sensory Organ is the Key to Improving Underwater Robot Navigational Skills
Fish have specialized sensory organs, such as the lateral line and the electrosensory system, which enable them to navigate effectively in their underwater environment. By…
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