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Primate genome sequencing studies reveal insight into evolution, biodiversity and applications for human health
Humans have lost half primate ancestors’ gut bacteria
New exposé of Australia’s exotic pet trade shows an alarming proliferation of alien, threatened and illegal species
Climate change creates ‘win-win’ between bald eagles and farmers
Australia’s extinct giant eagle was big enough to snatch koalas from trees
Move over, honeybees: Aussie native bees steal the show with unique social and foraging behaviours
Top scholars spread their wings to US
Single gene causes stinging cell to lose its sting
Rare drought coincided with Hittite Empire collapse
Island tiger snakes’ skulls adapt to eat large sea bird chicks
On a tiny Australian island, snakes feasting on seabirds evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly short time
Women are 50-75% more likely to have adverse drug reactions
Genes and tongues are not always tied together
Cornell joins Schmidt AI in Science postdoc research initiative
Butterfly wing patterns emerge from ancient “junk” DNA
Climate change affects size of tree swallows
$60M USDA grant supports NYS climate-smart farms and forests
One-woman play exploring gender, diversity and unconscious bias in STEM comes to University of Toronto
Young cold-blooded animals are suffering most as Earth heats up, research finds
From methane to microbes: 2030 Project conveys first grants
Discovery of New Types of Microfossils May Answer Age-old Scientific Question
Seahorse fathers give birth in a unique way, new research shows
Study identifies ‘transformative learning experiences’ of field courses
Aquadro honored for contributions to population genetics
Statistical Tool Finds ‘Gaps’ in DNA Data Sets Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Monkeypox: experts give virus variants new names
Bird behavior influenced by human activity during Covid lockdowns
Sustainable practices linked to farm size in organic farming
Molecule from ancient bacteria-like cells may shed new light on sexual reproduction
What is pond? Study provides first data-driven definition
Researchers study plants sprouting from century-old seeds after Toronto Port Lands excavation
Houlton: Invest in ag research to fight climate change
AI reveals scale of eelgrass vulnerability to warming, disease
Study to focus on climate impact of NYS ponds, wetlands
Fish Cannibalism Rare in Wild, Study Finds
Policy, farm management help China mitigate climate change
Jellyfish’s stinging cells hold clues to biodiversity
Sizing up rodent mating evolution
Lizard, snake T-cell mystery
Rare, endangered insects illegally for sale online
In western floodplains, species adapt to bullfrog, sunfish invaders
New insight into possible origins of life
Milkweed species proves beneficial for monarch conservation
AI enables strategic hydropower planning across Amazon basin
Look who’s talking now: fishes
World’s largest science society honors six Iowa State researchers for distinguished work
Five Fellows recognised in 2022 Order of Australia appointments
Scientists Find Previously Unknown Jumping Behavior in Insects