The Origin of Bird Wings
All flight-capable modern birds possess the propatagium, a unique wing structure that is necessary for flight. This structure’s genetic ancestry has long been unknown, but…
Plants and Animals
Conflict Over the Hen Harrier could Lead to Other Problems Over Conservation
The hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a medium-sized bird of prey that belongs to the harrier family. It is found in many parts of the…
Researchers Learn More about the ‘Miracinonyx,’ an Extinct American Cheetah
More than 13,000 years ago, the American cheetah, or Miracinonyx trumani, lived in North America. Despite its name, recent research from the University of Malaga…
As Early Detection Stops the Spread of Invasive Species, Scientists Advise Florida People to Report Nonnative Lizards
Scientists at the University of Florida require more information to assess the status and potential effects of the brown basilisk, a nonnative lizard that is…
A Special Microscope Reveals Various Plant Leaf Anti-Icing Techniques
A special microscope reveals various plant leaf anti-icing techniques. Nevertheless, they usually survive frost phases unharmed. Using a special cryo-scanning electron microscope, researchers from the…
The Creation of a New Species of Monkeyflower as a Result of a Single Gene Change
Monkeyflower is a common name for plants in the Mimulus genus, which belongs to the family Phrymaceae. The name “monkeyflower” comes from the shape of…
Study Identifies the Best Period to Use Environmentally Friendly Biopesticides to Combat the Oriental Migratory Locust Pest
The best time to employ biopesticides that are easier to use and more ecologically friendly to combat the Oriental migratory locust pest has been uncovered…
Voles Have a Lot to Teach us About Love
More than one hormone is involved in love. The crucial function of oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone,” in social bonding is being questioned by a…
According to a New Study, Coral Reefs in the Eastern Pacific Could Live Until the Year 2060
By rearranging the symbiotic algae they host, some reefs in the tropical Pacific Ocean could maintain their high coral cover throughout the second half of…
Your Peace Lily will Bloom More “Beautifully” if you “Avoid” These 5 Faults
Peace lilies are incredibly common indoor plants, and it’s easy to see why with their gorgeous white flowers. However, an expert cautioned that there are…
When Chickadees, Titmice, and Nuthatches Congregate, Both Humans and Other Animals Gain from the Diversity Boost
Just like birds that flock together, humans also benefit from diversity in various ways. Diversity can bring new perspectives, ideas and experiences, which can lead…
Researchers have Located the Neurons in Fruit Flies that Coordinate Female Preferences with Male Courtship Songs
Fruit flies, also known as Drosophila melanogaster, have a nervous system that is composed of approximately 100,000 neurons. Despite their small size, fruit flies have…
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